Anita Shapira is a preeminent Israeli historian whose scholarship delves deeply into Jewish history and the complexities of Zionism. Her work is distinguished by a profound understanding of intricate historical processes and the nuanced evolution of Israeli society. As the founder of the Yitzhak Rabin Center for Israel Studies and a former head of significant academic institutions, she has shaped generations of historical inquiry. Shapira's rigorous analytical approach offers essential insights into the foundational narratives and ongoing development of the modern Israeli state.
Focusing on the life of Berl, this biography explores the broader implications of his journey, reflecting the evolution of a significant movement. It delves into the intertwining of personal narrative and collective struggle, highlighting key events and influences that shaped both Berl and the movement he represents. Through detailed accounts, the book sheds light on the challenges faced and the impact made, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the historical and social context surrounding Berl's life and legacy.
This best-selling biography, now translated into English, offers an in-depth look at a significant figure in Israeli history. It delves into their life, achievements, and impact, providing readers with a unique perspective on their contributions and the cultural context of their time. The narrative is rich with personal anecdotes and historical insights, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Israeli society and its influential personalities.
A timely and definitive narrative history of Israel in the context of the
modern Jewish experience and the Middle East. Ideal for anyone seeking to
understand the roots of the current conflict in Gaza. číst celé
Written by one of Israel's most notable scholars, this volume provides a breathtaking history of Israel from the origins of the Zionist movement in the late 19th century to the present day. Anita Shapira's gripping narrative explores the emergence of Zionism in Europe against the backdrop of relations among Jews, Arabs and Turks, and the earliest pioneer settlements in Palestine under Ottoman rule. Weaving together political, social and cultural developments in Palestine under the British mandate, Shapira creates a tapestry through which to understand the challenges of Israeli nation-building, including mass immigration, shifting cultural norms, the politics of war and world diplomacy, and the creation of democratic institutions and a civil society. References to contemporary diaries, memoirs and literature bring a human dimension to the story of Israel, from its declaration of independence in 1948 through successive decades of waging war, negotiating peace, and building a modern state with a vibrant society and culture. Based on archival sources and the most up-to-date scholarly research, this authoritative history is a must-read for anyone with a passionate interest in Israel and the Middle East. ISRAEL: A HISTORY will be the gold standard in the field for years to come.
David Ben-Gurion cast an enormous shadow across his world, and his legacy in the Middle East and beyond continues to be hotly debated to this day. There have been many books written about the life and accomplishments of the Zionist icon and founder of modern Israel, but this new biography by eminent Israeli historian Anita Shapira is the first to get to the core of the complex man who would become the face of a new nation. Shapira tells the Ben-Gurion story anew, focusing especially on the period in 1948 immediately following Israel's declaration of independence, a time few historians have concentrated on and none have explored in such intimate detail. Through her intensive research and access to Ben-Gurion's personal archives and rarely viewed documents and letters, the author gained powerful insights into his private persona. Her fascinating literary portrait of David Ben-Gurion bares the flesh-and-blood man inside the influential historical figure who brought the Zionist dream to full fruition.
The book explores the transformation of Israeli society over the past 15 years, highlighting a shift from naive solidarity to sophisticated discourse. It examines the impact of the Oslo Accords, a significant influx of immigrants from the Former Soviet Union, and a period of economic growth and security. This newfound self-assurance fostered an environment open to unconventional perspectives on Israeli identity, reflecting the complexities of a society evolving into a postcapitalist entity within the global community.
For the last two centuries, the nation state has posed a formidable challenge to multinational empires. It has served as a base for modernisation, secularisation and democratisation -- and also for the formation of totalitarian regimes. Today, the nation state faces challenges from multiple directions. National minorities demand self-determination while religious forces challenge secular governments, and global migration movements destroy the cultural uniformity once considered essential for the formation and preservation of nation states. The Nation State and The Resurgence of Faith is the second of a three-volume set which addresses key challenges facing the contemporary nation state from a global perspective but with special emphasis on the Middle East and Israel. Publication reflects research conducted under the auspices of The Israel Democracy Institute's Nation State Project, which analyses Israel's complex reality in which a Jewish majority contends with an Arabminority, ultra-Orth
The third title of a three-volume set, The Nation State and Immigration addresses key challenges facing the contemporary nation state from a global perspective but with special emphasis on the Middle East and Israel. This volume explores the cultural, social, and political effects of immigration on the contemporary nation state--its character, cohesion, and possible future, as well as on contemporary liberal democracy. Contributions deal with such issues as different liberal approaches to the issue of immigration and immigrant integration, nation-building narratives and their implications for immigrants and minorities, citizenship tests and integration policy in the United States and in Europe, as well as Israel's Law of Return and the debate about it and other aspects of immigration policy.
Die Historikerin Anita Shapira legt die erste maßgebliche Biographie Berl
Katznelsons, einer der führenden Persönlichkeiten der jüdischen
Arbeiterbewegung, vor. Shapira schildert seinen Lebensweg von seinem
revolutionären Beginn im zaristischen Rußland bis zur Übersiedlung nach
Palästina, vom Optimismus der ersten Jahre der britischen Mandatsregierung bis
zu den tragischen Ereignissen des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Dieses Buch ist nicht
nur das Dokument des Aufbaus des jüdischen Palästina und seiner neuen
Kolonisation, sondern auch das Zeugnis des ungewöhnlichen Lebenswegs eines der
scharfsinnigsten Repräsentanten des sozialistischen Zionismus.
