Introduction; 1. Zionism and security; 2. The Hebrew republic; 3. New immigrants and first elections; 4. The politics of piety; 5. Retaliation or self-restraint; 6. The rise of the right; 7. The road to Beirut; 8. Dissent at home and abroad; 9. An insurrection before a handshake; 10. The end of ideology; 11. The killing of a Prime Minister; 12. The magician and the bulldozer; 13. He does not stop at the red light; 14. An unlikely grandfather.
An examination of the 60 years of Israel's existence, 1948–2008.
Colin Shindler is Reader in Israeli and Modern Jewish Studies at the University of London.
'Colin Shindler's history of Israel is a major contribution to our understanding of the country and the turbulent area in which it is situated. It is scrupulously balanced and thoroughly researched. In sharp contrast to much current discussion of the Middle East, Shindler's study cuts through the slogans and propaganda that have come to shape debate on both sides to offer clear and compelling insight into Israel's development. We are all in his debt.' Professor Shalom Lappin, Kings College, University of London 'Colin Shindler's outstanding book is a model of judicious scholarship. It is so comprehensive, it will transform our understanding of the history of the entire Middle East.' Anthony Julius, Birckbeck College, London University and Mishcon de Reya 'Colin Shindler understands Israel from the inside. There are few who can tell the complex story of Israel's sixty years with such clarity and such depth. This is a remarkable work.' Professor Tudor Parfitt, SOAS, University of London 'Comprehensive, lucid, and full of insights; this is a book that will reward each reader with its wisdom and balance.' Sir Martin Gilbert 'A History of Modern Israel is a lucid and timely account and certainly appropriate reading at this moment of the 60th anniversary.' Jewish Chronicle 'Meticulously researched and with just the amount of detail necessary to understand the complex nature of Israel's, sometimes generous sometimes stuttering, search for a modus vivendi with the Palestinians, Shindler works his way inexorably to his closing thought that the path to peace has yet to be found, let alone even part travelled ... Everything of significance is here in vivid detail ... a highly commended and timely history of modern Israel.' Jewish Renaissance '...thorough, clear-headed and fair-minded ... Shindler gives admirably fair-minded attend to Palestinian nationalists movements and ideas ...Shindler's calm compassion, breadth of knowledge and sympathy, and zealous striving for balance, deserves great praise.' The Independent 'In a magnificent study that retells the country's national story, Shindler focuses on how the developing Jewish state has been unable to fulfill its purpose primarily because of its ongoing dispute with the Palestinians. This is a powerful and original book that puts readers in touch with the visionary power of the past and with the struggle to make Zionist dreams real without turning them into instruments of political manipulation.' Democratiya
'Colin Shindler's history of Israel is a major contribution to our understanding of the country and the turbulent area in which it is situated. It is scrupulously balanced and thoroughly researched. In sharp contrast to much current discussion of the Middle East, Shindler's study cuts through the slogans and propaganda that have come to shape debate on both sides to offer clear and compelling insight into Israel's development. We are all in his debt.' Professor Shalom Lappin, Kings College, University of London 'Colin Shindler's outstanding book is a model of judicious scholarship. It is so comprehensive, it will transform our understanding of the history of the entire Middle East.' Anthony Julius, Birckbeck College, London University and Mishcon de Reya 'Colin Shindler understands Israel from the inside. There are few who can tell the complex story of Israel's sixty years with such clarity and such depth. This is a remarkable work.' Professor Tudor Parfitt, SOAS, University of London 'Comprehensive, lucid, and full of insights; this is a book that will reward each reader with its wisdom and balance.' Sir Martin Gilbert 'A History of Modern Israel is a lucid and timely account and certainly appropriate reading at this moment of the 60th anniversary.' Jewish Chronicle 'Meticulously researched and with just the amount of detail necessary to understand the complex nature of Israel's, sometimes generous sometimes stuttering, search for a modus vivendi with the Palestinians, Shindler works his way inexorably to his closing thought that the path to peace has yet to be found, let alone even part travelled ... Everything of significance is here in vivid detail ... a highly commended and timely history of modern Israel.' Jewish Renaissance '...thorough, clear-headed and fair-minded ... Shindler gives admirably fair-minded attend to Palestinian nationalists movements and ideas ...Shindler's calm compassion, breadth of knowledge and sympathy, and zealous striving for balance, deserves great praise.' The Independent 'In a magnificent study that retells the country's national story, Shindler focuses on how the developing Jewish state has been unable to fulfill its purpose primarily because of its ongoing dispute with the Palestinians. This is a powerful and original book that puts readers in touch with the visionary power of the past and with the struggle to make Zionist dreams real without turning them into instruments of political manipulation.' Democratiya
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