A brief history of Israel / Bernard Reich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reich, Bernard.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Israel--History.

Israel.

History.

Arab-Israeli conflict.

Physical Description:

xviii, 382 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Facts On File/Checkmark Books, [2008]

Summary:

Israel is a modern country with a short history set within the lengthy narrative of the Jewish people. A Brief History of Israel, Second Edition explores its history, with an emphasis on the period since Israel's establishment in 1948. The chronological narration begins with the time of Abraham and the period of the Israelite kingdoms and continues to World War II and the United Nations Partition Plan. This comprehensive reference then examines recent events, including the Arab-Israeli conflict, domestic politics, the economy, and interntional relations.

In the six decades since its creation, Israel has become a modern, democratic state boasting substantial achievements. Yet, peace with its neighbors remains elusive, and its security is precarious.

Coverage includes The period since Israel's establishment in 1948, The Middle East peace process, Economic and political challenges, Israel's withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, The creation of the new Kadima Party and the election of 2006, Hamas's election victory and its effect on Israel, The Middle East Peace Conference at Annapolis. Basic facts, a chronology, a bibliography, and a list of suggested reading make up the appendices.

Contents:

1 From Biblical Times to the Ottoman Period 1

2 The Prehistory of the State of Israel (c. 1880-1948) 13

3 Political, Economic, and Military Consolidation (1948-1967) 43

4 From the Six-Day War to the Yom Kippur War and Its Aftermath (1967-1975) 84

5 The Begin Earthquake and Peace with Egypt (1975-1979) 109

6 From Peace with Egypt to the Palestinian Intifada (1979-1990) 132

7 The Persian Gulf War and the Middle East Peace Process (1990-1996) 158

8 The Netanyahu and Barak Governments (1996-2000) 186

9 The al-Aqsa Intifada and Sharon's Ascent to Power (2000-2002) 206

10 A New Perspective on Security (2002-2006) 229

11 A Continuing Quest for Peace (2006-Present) 271

1 Basic Facts about Israel 302

2 Knesset Election Results 307

3 Glossary of Political Parties 312.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 344-366) and index.

ISBN:

9780816071265

0816071268

9780816071272

0816071276

OCLC:

191318269