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PublisherWiley & Sons Canada, The Limited, John

ISBN-100470053143

ISBN-139780470053140

eBay Product ID (ePID)63096836

Product Key Features

Book TitleIsrael at Sixty : an Oral History of a Nation Reborn

Number of Pages312 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSociology / General, World / Middle Eastern, Middle East / Israel & Palestine

Publication Year2008

IllustratorYes

GenrePolitical Science, Social Science, History

AuthorDeborah Hart Strober

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight25.3 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2007-026435

Reviews"Accompanied by over fifty previously unpublished photos...this is an extremely moving and educational, story." Daily Echo (Bournemouth) Friday 9 May 2008

Dewey Decimal956.9405

SynopsisA vibrant social and political history of Israel told through the voices of its people What could celebrate Israel's sixtieth anniversary more aptly than a stirring history told by the people who lived it? Based on extensive interviews with Israelis and others, this book presents a balanced, comprehensive account of this complex and constantly amazing nation. It re-creates historic events from the actions of Israel's founding visionaries through the ravages of six wars with its Arab neighbors to its growing strength and international stature and efforts to make permanent peace with its adversaries. Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald S. Strober (New York, NY) are the authors of Giuliani: Flawed or Flawless? The Oral Biography (978-0-471-73835-0), His Holiness the Dalai Lama: The Oral Biography (978-0-471-68001-7), and five other oral histories., Celebrating Israelpast, present, and future "A singular achievement that captures Israel's past, present, and future with compelling words and vivid photographs. More than a handsome volume, the Strobers have made an extraordinary contribution to understanding today's Middle East. " Rabbi A., Based on extensive interviews, Israel at Sixty presents a balanced, comprehensive account of this complex and amazing land. It re-creates historic events from the actions of Israel's founding visionaries through the ravages of six wars with its Arab neighbors to its growing strength and international stature and efforts to make permanent peace with its adversaries. Complete with more than fifty previously unpublished photos, Israel at Sixty is a beautiful keepsake for anyone who loves, respects, and supports the Jewish state., Celebrating Israel past, present, and future "A singular achievement that captures Israel's past, present, and future with compelling words and vivid photographs....More than a handsome volume, the Strobers have made an extraordinary contribution to understanding today's Middle East." Rabbi A. James Rudin, Senior Interreligious Advisor, American Jewish Committee "Deborah and Gerald Strober have done it once again. Israel at Sixty is a fine oral history about a brilliant and noble moment in Jewish history and human history." Ben J. Wattenberg, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute Based on the authors' extensive interviews with Israelis and others throughout the world who have participated in the many events encompassing the Jewish state's sixty years of nationhood and who represent a broad spectrum of views, Israel at Sixty offers a balanced, comprehensive understanding of this constantly changing nation. Through the medium of oral history, combined with extensive background and factual data, this exquisite commemorative volume recreates the most important moments of Israel's past through the eyes of those who lived it, and looks forward to new challenges that await this vibrant and dynamic nation in the future.

LC Classification NumberDS126.5.S77 2007