The Land of Blood and Honey: The Rise of Modern Israel

The definitive one-volume history of Israel by its most distinguished historian . From its Zionist beginnings at the end of the nineteenth century through the past sixty tumultuous years the state of Israel has been as van Creveld argues the greatest success story in the entire twentieth century. In this crisp volume he skillfully relates the improbable story of a nationless people who given a hot and arid patch of land and coping with every imaginable obstacle founded a country that is now the envy of surrounding states. While most studies on Israel focus on the political this encompassing history weaves together the nations economic social cultural and religious narratives while also offering diplomatic solutions to help Israel achieve peace. Without question this is the best one-volume history of Israel and its people.