Israel
A Concise History of a Nation Reborn
Daniel Gordis
Ecco
560 pages; Rs 926
In Israel: A Concise History, Daniel Gordis tells the story of Israel from a decidedly Israeli point of view. He recounts the country’s “…accomplishments and the missteps, the extraordinary history and the worrisome future, the well-intentioned as well as the malevolent” to provide readers with an insight into Israel’s understanding of itself — its internal debates and dilemmas, triumphs, and challenges. Essentially, he sees Israel as an epic achievement fashioned against great odds. His is an important perspective to comprehend, as India and Israel seek
