by Ilan Pappé
First published 2018
From its Zionist origins to the modern state, Israel's tumultuous path has shaped the Middle East. Historian Ilan Pappé charts the political, economic, and cultural forces that forged this unique nation, from the early Zionist movement to the turn of the 21st century. As Israel's legitimacy remains hotly debated, this definitive account offers a fresh perspective on the region's past—and its fragile future.
Genres: history, 20th-century, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, middle-east, israel, academic
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: historical-narrative, political-commentary
Setting: Israel, Middle East
Period: 19th-Century, 20th-Century, 21st-Century
126 pages · Kindle Edition · Routledge