Description
The Arab-Israeli Wars is former President of Israel Chaim Herzog's acclaimed history of Israel's fight since 1947 to preserve her existence against repeated attacks. Revised after his death by friend and colleague General Shomo Gazit, this new edition also covers the events of the past twenty years, including the pullout from Lebanon, both intifadas, the first Gulf War, the Oslo Process, and beyond. Riveting, informative, and comprehensive, this authoritative account tells the story of Israel's struggle to survive but gives a clear picture of the people and politics that continue to shape the destiny of this crucial region.
Author: Chaim Herzog, Shlomo Gazit
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 07/12/2005
Pages: 560
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.12lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.28w x 1.15d
ISBN13: 9781400079636
ISBN10: 1400079632
BISAC Categories:
- History | Wars & Conflicts | General
- History | Middle East | Israel & Palestine
- History | Modern | 20th Century | General
About the Author
Chaim Herzog was a major-general in the Israeli army and later President of Israel. He died in 1997.
Shlomo Gazit is the former head of Israeli Military Intelligence.