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New York : Thomas Dunne Books
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"While deeply erudite on the myriad factors that have shaped the history of Israel, 'The Land of Blood and Honey' also offers a lively examination of the Israeli people themselves. The author deftly considers their rich social, cultural, and religious traditions, as well as the dynamic tensions between the traditional and modern, Orthodox and secular, and even between the sexes" --Cover, p. 2.
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LibraryThing member aront
This book is an easy and quick read that gives an excellent overview of Israel's history. Van Creveld is a cranky but proud Zionist who makes no attempt to hide his biases and expresses himself in a very non-PC way. Nontheless this is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the complex and
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fascinating history of Zionism and Israel. Just don't expect subtlety or "even-handedness." Show Less
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xiii, 351 p.; 25 cm
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9780312596781
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