Israel: A History

by Anita Shapira
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  • Added: 2025-12-16
  • Updated: 2025-12-16
  • Reviews: 3
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Erika Dreifus Blog · Erika Dreifus · 2025-12-16
brilliant 4.50

Shapira has done away with all sorts of errors that have been passed down in previous histories. The book is a comprehensive and engaging account of Israeli history.

Erika Dreifus highlights Shapira's ability to correct common errors found in previous histories. She praises the book for its comprehensive and engaging account of Israeli history. The reviewer appreciates the depth and accuracy of the narrative, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject. The book is noted for its engaging style and thorough research.

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    Shapira, for one thing, has done away with all sorts of errors that have been passed down in previous histories.

    The book is a comprehensive and engaging account of Israeli history.

    Shapira's narrative is praised for its depth and accuracy.

Forward · 2025-12-16
great 4.00

At bottom, this book is for everybody: scholar, student, and general reader. The book will be most valuable to those readers who want to understand the complexities of Israeli history.

The reviewer emphasizes that this book is accessible to a wide audience, including scholars, students, and general readers. They highlight the book's value in helping readers understand the complexities of Israeli history. The narrative is praised for its comprehensive coverage and engaging style, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the subject.

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    At bottom, this book is for everybody: scholar, student, and general reader.

    The book will be most valuable to those readers who want to understand the complexities of Israeli history.

    Shapira's book is best used as a gap-plugging aid after reading Shavit.

Amazon · 1211-12-20
excellent 4.40

This is one of the best histories I have read. Shapira has academic depth but takes us through a wide range of matters easily grasped by the educated layperson.

This reviewer was really impressed with the book, highlighting its academic depth and accessibility. They appreciate how Shapira manages to cover a wide range of topics in a way that is easy to understand for the educated layperson. The book is praised for its comprehensive coverage and engaging narrative, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in Israeli history.

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    One of the best histories I have read.

    Shapira has academic depth but takes us through a wide range of matters easily grasped by the educated layperson.

    The book will be most valuable to those readers who want to understand the complexities of Israeli history.

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