Presents the history of Israel from ancient times through the present
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Israel The Historical Atlas Here is the definitive history and atlas of Israel as the nation marks 50 years of statehood. Correspondents of The New York Times examine the political, military and social evolution of the young Jewish country as it grew from a dream to today's reality. With journalistic objectivity and onsite experience, these authors present exclusive articles on major historical events. Sidebar news reports and photographs from the Times archives complement the text with here-and-now reportage of key events. Fifty specially commissioned 4-color maps from noted historical cartographer Malcolm Swanston trace Israel's variable borders, conflicts, and settlements to show the ever-changing confluence of religion, politics, and geography that has become the nation of Israel. Celebrate the remarkable nation of Israel in this commemorative volume. By Correspondents of The New York Time
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