Sand, Shlomo
The Invention of the Jewish People
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788736619
- author:
- Sand, Shlomo
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Verso Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 centimetres (0.26 kg)
- Genre:
- History, Jewish, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Invention of the Jewish People by Shlomo Sand offers a groundbreaking reevaluation of Jewish and Israeli history. Sand challenges long-held assumptions about the origins of the Jewish people, arguing that most Jews descend from converts whose native lands were scattered across the Middle East and Eastern Europe. This new narrative of Israel's formation sheds light on the complex history of nationalism and its impact on the region. By uncovering a new historiography, Sand provides a bold analysis of nationalism that accounts for the old myths and offers a fresh perspective on the conflict in the Middle East. This work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Israel's past and its relevance to the present. A new translation of Sand's work, The Invention of the Jewish People is a thought-provoking and timely contribution to the ongoing debate about Israel's identity and its place in the world.
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