New Perspectives On Israeli History: The Early Years Of The State
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A rigorous work of historical scholarship, New Perspectives On Israeli History: The Early Years Of The State presents a critical reassessment of the foundational period of the Israeli state, drawing on revisionist historiography to challenge long-held national narratives. Laurence J. Silberstein assembles a collection of essays from leading scholars who argue that conventional accounts of Israel's founding years have been shaped more by ideology and myth than by historical evidence. The volume uncovers the complex social, political, and cultural forces that defined early Israeli society, addressing issues of Zionist ideology, Arab-Jewish relations, and the construction of national identity with unflinching academic rigor. Written in a measured yet provocative scholarly tone, it situates the New Historians movement within a broader intellectual context, illustrating how revisionist approaches have transformed the field of Israeli studies. Essential reading for students and scholars of Middle Eastern history, political science, and Jewish studies, this collection remains a landmark contribution to the ongoing debate over how Israel's past is remembered and interpreted.
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Condition remarks:
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A rigorous work of historical scholarship, New Perspectives On Israeli History: The Early Years Of The State presents a critical reassessment of the foundational period of the Israeli state, drawing on revisionist historiography to challenge long-held national narratives. Laurence J. Silberstein assembles a collection of essays from leading scholars who argue that conventional accounts of Israel's founding years have been shaped more by ideology and myth than by historical evidence. The volume uncovers the complex social, political, and cultural forces that defined early Israeli society, addressing issues of Zionist ideology, Arab-Jewish relations, and the construction of national identity with unflinching academic rigor. Written in a measured yet provocative scholarly tone, it situates the New Historians movement within a broader intellectual context, illustrating how revisionist approaches have transformed the field of Israeli studies. Essential reading for students and scholars of Middle Eastern history, political science, and Jewish studies, this collection remains a landmark contribution to the ongoing debate over how Israel's past is remembered and interpreted.
