Israel: The Historical Atlas—The Story of Israel—From Ancient Times to the Modern Nation [Hardcover]

The New York Times (Editor)

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ISBN-10: 0028619870 | ISBN-13: 978-0028619873 | Publication Date: October 16, 1997

The state of Israel celebrates its 50th anniversary on May 14, 1998. Here in one volume is the definitive history and atlas of the young Jewish nation from ancient Palestine to the ongoing peace negotiations. Ten editors and correspondents of The New York Times (including five Pulitzer Prize winners) examine the political, military, and social evolution of Israeli statehood. With journalistic objectivity and onsite experience, these 10 writers present exclusive reports on major historical events, including British rule, the Israeli War of Independence, the Yom Kippur War, PLO terrorism, Camp David, and the ever-changing confluence of religion and politics that has become the Middle East. In addition, selected articles and photographs are edited from The New York Times archives for inclusion in this remarkable volume. Israel's variable borders, settlements, and conflicts over the past five decades are expertly displayed in 50 specially commissioned maps from historical cartographer Malcolm Swanston.

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Israel The Historical Atlas By Correspondents of The New York Times Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the state of Israel, here in one volume is the definitive history and atlas of the young Jewish nation, from ancient biblical times to the continuing quest for peace on the the eve of the 21st century. Correspondents of The New York Times (including five Pulitzer Prize winners) examine the political, military and social evolution of a resourceful and vocal nation. With journalistic objectivity and onsite experience, these world-renowned authors present exclusive articles on major historical events, including British Rule, the Israeli War of Independence, the Yom Kippur War, Palestinian conflicts, Camp David, and the ever-changing conflict of religion and geography that has become the Middle East. In addition, selected reports and photographs from The New York Times archives complement the authors' text to give a here-and-now reportage of the key events as they happened. The New York Times authors include:

• Joel Brinkley
• Malcolm W. Browne
• Peter Grose
• Bernard Gwertzman
• Clyde Haberman
• Judith Miller
• Serge Schmemann
• David K. Shipler
• John Noble Wilford

Leading historical cartographer Malcolm Swanston adds 50 specially commissioned 4-color maps showing Israel's variable borders, conflicts, and settlements over the past five decades as the nation grew from a dream to a reality.

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Israel The Historical Atlas Here is the definitive history and atlas of Israel as the nation marks 50 years of statehood. Correspondents of The New York Times examine the political, military and social evolution of the young Jewish country as it grew from a dream to today's reality. With journalistic objectivity and onsite experience, these authors present exclusive articles on major historical events. Sidebar news reports and photographs from the Times archives complement the text with here-and-now reportage of key events. Fifty specially commissioned 4-color maps from noted historical cartographer Malcolm Swanston trace Israel's variable borders, conflicts, and settlements to show the ever-changing confluence of religion, politics, and geography that has become the nation of Israel. Celebrate the remarkable nation of Israel in this commemorative volume. By Correspondents of The New York Times

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (October 16, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028619870
• ISBN-13: 978-0028619873
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,625,578 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and comprehensive., January 15, 1998

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This review is from: Israel: The Historical Atlas—The Story of Israel—From Ancient Times to the Modern Nation (Hardcover)

This is incredibly comprehensive coverage of the founding of the present state of Israel and as such, is unique. The correspondents have clearly got their fingers dirty, by digging down to the real issues behind the present state. I read this in conjunction with Richard Patton's incredible "The Autobiography of Jesus of Nazareth and the Missing Years". Having been brought up in a largely Christian culture, Patton's book about the man we call Jesus was wonderfully enhanced by the political background provided by Brinkley et al. This book should be read by anyone interested in the troubled Middle East. It is a work that will stand long after its authors have shuffled off their mortal coil! Highly recommended.