"The Agony of the Promised Land" is an excellent introduction to the fascinating and complex history of Israel and Palestine. Starting with the story of Abraham, it guides the reader through each era of Israeli and Palestinian history in concise sections, written in a compelling and accessible style. Using a wide variety of sources, Joshua Levy demonstrates an excellent understanding of the historical and political problems from the early Biblical period to today and skillfully analyses the main obstacles for peace and suggests a beam of hope for the future. --Dr. Joanna Newman--Historian...
"The Agony of the Promised Land" is an excellent introduction to the fascinating and complex history of Israel and Palestine. Starting with the story ...