Modern Israel

Since the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 by a United Nations mandate, the Middle East has been a flashpoint of conflict between the world's only Jewish state and the Palestinians, who lost their land because of the UN partition. This ready-reference volume explores the culture, geography, economy, and government of the state of Israel.

Entiende la geopolítica de Medio Oriente al explorar la épica historia de una nación forjada desde la antigüedad. Si buscas claridad histórica mientras te desplazas hacia el trabajo o te relajas en casa, este relato objetivo transformará tu visión sobre una región marcada por tensiones...

This audiobook is read by the author, Jeremy Bowen. Now updated with a new chapter on the 7 October attacks and more. A Sunday Times Paperback of the Year A Spectator and New Statesman Book of the Year ‘An illuminating and riveting read’ – Jonathan Dimbleby 'Arresting . . . excellent...

Read by the author Mahmoud Khalil and actor Daoud Heidami A revelatory and powerful testament of protest, courage and imprisonment in America’s deportation regime. 'A searing account' – The Guardian 'A quietly shattering memoir' – New York Times 'Compelling and deeply human' – Nazanin...

Bloomsbury presents Apeirogon written and read by Colum McCann. LONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 BOOKER PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE PRIX MÉDICIS AND THE PRIX FEMINA WINNER OF THE PRIX DE MEILLEUR LIVRE ETRANGER A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC BOOK OF 2020 CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE SUNDAY TIMES...

Witness how a sandy Mediterranean shoreline transformed into the Middle East’s most dynamic hub of modern urban history. Perfect for your daily commute or an immersive travel adventure, this engaging narrative walks you through vibrant streets forged by pioneers and immigrants. Experience the...

Verken de meeslepende geschiedenis van het Midden-Oosten en ontdek de geopolitieke strijd om een betwist thuisland. Voor de luisteraar die zijn wereldbeeld wil verruimen, biedt dit indringende non-fictie audioboek een objectieve blik op de complexe dynamiek tussen Joden, Palestijnen en...

Mergulhe nas raízes geopolíticas e nos conflitos milenares do Oriente Médio através de uma jornada histórica envolvente. Ideal para enriquecer seu trajeto diário, esta narrativa imersiva separa fatos arqueológicos de tradições religiosas com total clareza. Explore a evolução de um...

Domine a história do Oriente Médio e entenda a geopolítica atual através da épica jornada de um povo milenar. Perfeito para transformar seu trajeto diário em uma imersão instigante, esta narrativa acessível separa fatos arqueológicos de tradições religiosas. Você viajará desde as...

Domina la compleja historia de Oriente Medio y separa los dogmas religiosos de los hechos geopolíticos definitivos. Si buscas claridad intelectual para entender las noticias actuales mientras vas al trabajo, este esclarecedor recorrido cronológico te ofrece el contexto exacto que necesitas...

Entschlüssele den Nahostkonflikt in diesem multiperspektivischen Sachbuch, das historische Fakten von Mythen trennt. Perfekt für das konzentrierte Zuhören beim Pendeln, zieht dich diese fundierte Analyse direkt in die Epochen von Eroberung, Zerstörung und weltweiter Diaspora. Spüre die...

Explorez les racines géopolitiques du Moyen-Orient à travers une fresque historique objective des conflits fondateurs. De la naissance des premiers royaumes antiques aux bouleversements de la création d'un État moderne, ce récit chronologique sépare avec rigueur les mythes millénaires de...

Diese fesselnde historische Analyse beleuchtet den komplexen Nahostkonflikt und den dynamischen Weg zur Staatsgründung. Vom antiken östlichen Mittelmeerraum bis zur modernen Gesellschaft zeigt diese packende, chronologische Erzählung tiefe Brüche, schmerzhafte Niederlagen und faszinierende...

An essential guide to the making of the modern Middle East from 1900 to the present: a spellbinding history by the New York Times bestselling author of Jerusalem and The Romanovs Renowned historian Simon Sebag Montefiore wades into the ideological battles and geopolitical tensions of the Middle...

Explorez l'histoire fascinante du Moyen-Orient pour comprendre comment une diaspora antique a forgé une nation moderne. Ce récit immersif retrace des millénaires de mémoires concurrentes, de l'enracinement des premières traditions aux tumultes géopolitiques contemporains. C'est l'écoute...

Trace the epic history and global conflict of an exiled society forging a contested Middle Eastern nation. Whether you are commuting or engaging in deep-focus learning, this balanced narrative offers profound insights into the intertwining forces of religion, geography, and enduring faith. It...

Democracy, free thought and expression, religious tolerance, individual liberty, political self-determination of peoples, sexual and racial equality - these values have firmly entered the mainstream in the decades since they were enshrined in the 1948 U.N. Declaration of Human Rights. But if these ideals no longer seem radical today, their origin was very radical indeed - far more so than most historians have been willing to recognize.

Bloomsbury presents Target Stopped: The History of the Modern Tank by Sam Cranny-Evans, read by Orlando Wells An engaging and insightful account of the evolution of the tank since 1945. Sam Cranny-Evans explains how the technology behind the armour, weapons, mobility, and mission systems...

The program features a new introduction written and read by the author. "If you're only going to read one book on the Middle East, this is it." —Seymour M. Hersh One of the most thought-provoking books ever written about the Middle East, From Beirut to Jerusalem remains vital to our...

Trace three millennia of cultural survival and global diaspora in this sweeping, immersive world history experience. Perfect for your daily commute or a reflective evening listen, this narrative transports you from the tribal beginnings of ancient empires to modern democracies. Witness how a...