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Book Synopsis: All of the influential people, the historic sites, and the notable events are here. Daniel Schroeter's fascinating history includes the foundation of the ancient Kingdom of Israel, the development of the modern Zionist movement, the legacy of World War II and the Holocaust, the creation of statehood, the conquest of new Arab territory, and the growth of the Palestinian Liberation Organization. With stunning artwork and photographs, Israel: An Illustrated History provides a thorough introduction to the history of Israel in a beautiful keep-sake edition. Profusely illustrated with photographs, historical artifacts, works of art, and facsimile documents, chapters profile notable personalities such as Theodor Herzl, David Ben-Gurion, Golda Meir, Menachim Begin, Yasir Arafat, and Yitzhak Rabin. Readers will find sidebars on political figures such as Natan Sharansky, government organizations such as the Mossad, and cultural institutions such as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. Primary sources such as Biblical passages, excerpts from Herzl's Der Judenstadt, a diary from the first Aliyah, and the U.N. partition resolution of 1947 bring Israel's history to life; landmark structures such as the Western (or Wailing) Wall, the Second Temple, and excavations of the City of David and the Dead Sea caves add to the visual narrative. A glossary, chronology, and a list of Israel's prime ministers and presidents make this beautiful book an invaluable reference.
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Discover the captivating history of Israel with the visually stunning and informative book, Israel: An Illustrated History. From the ancient Kingdom of Israel to the modern Zionist movement, this book covers all the influential people, historic sites, and notable events that have shaped the country. With beautiful artwork and photographs, this keepsake edition provides a thorough introduction to Israel's rich history.
Immerse yourself in the stories of key figures such as Theodor Herzl, David Ben-Gurion, Golda Meir, Menachim Begin, Yasir Arafat, and Yitzhak Rabin. Uncover the insights on political figures like Natan Sharansky, government organizations such as the Mossad, and cultural institutions like the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra. The inclusion of primary sources, from Biblical passages to U.N. resolutions, brings Israel's history to life.
With its profuse illustrations of photographs, historical artifacts, works of art, and facsimile documents, this book allows you to visually immerse yourself in the history of Israel. Explore monumental structures like the Western Wall, the Second Temple, and the excavations of the City of David and the Dead Sea caves.
For those seeking an in-depth understanding of Israel's history, this book provides a comprehensive resource. The glossary, chronology, and list of Israel's prime ministers and presidents make it an invaluable reference. Hold a piece of history in your hands with this beautiful keepsake edition of Israel: An Illustrated History.
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