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1	The Gifts of the Jews: How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels more books like this by Thomas Cahill add to wishlist A narrative history of the Jewish people, written by the best-selling author of "How the Irish Saved Civilization". Cahill understands the real significance of the Jews in world history to be not merely as the originators of monotheism, but as the first people to understand the notion of history itself--the first to view time as a linear narrative ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.03! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	A Peace to End All Peace: The Fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Creation of the Modern Middle East more books like this by David Fromkin add to wishlist This history charts the post-World War I efforts by the Allies to deal with the fall of the Ottoman Empire, and how decisions made then influenced the region's history and geopolitics for the rest of the century (and beyond). These efforts included creating new states and entities, including what was to become Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, and, later, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.90! \| first editions \| SVS
3	From Beirut to Jerusalem more books like this by Thomas L Friedman (Read by) add to wishlist A Second Edition of Thomas Friedman's stunning book, the first edition of which won the American National Book Award. 'If you're only going to read one book on the Middle East, this is it.' Seymour Hersh In this lucid, incisive and memorable book, acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic, Friedman reaches deeper into the traumatic and complex ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	O Jerusalem! more books like this by Larry Collins add to wishlist An account of the bitter 1948 dispute between the Arabs and Jews over Jerusalem, highlights the role of the British as well as prominent individuals in the struggle. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.69! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Blood Brothers more books like this by Elias Chacour add to wishlist Chacour blends his riveting life story with historical research to reveal a little-known side of the Arab-Israeli conflict and the birth of modern Israel. He touches on controversial questions, such as "What behind-the-scenes politics touched off the turmoil in the Middle East?" "What does Bible prophecy really have to say?" and "Can bitter ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East more books like this by Michael B Oren, PH.D. add to wishlist In 1967 the future of the state of Israel was far from certain. But with its swift and stunning military victory against an Arab coalition led by Egypt in the Six Day War, Israel not only preserved its existence but redrew the map of the region, with fateful consequences. The Camp David Accords, the assassinations of Anwar Sadat and Yitzhak Rabin, ... see all copies from $3.61! new only from $10.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil more books like this by Professor Hannah Arendt add to wishlist A BRILLIANT AND DISTURBING STUDY OF THE CHARACTER AND TRIAL OF ADOLF EICHMANN - STEPHEN SPENDER, THE NEW YORK REVIEW OF BOOKS. THE TASK SHE SETS FOR HERSELF FAR TRANCENDS THE CRIMES OF ONE MAN SINCE IT DEALS WITH THE GREATEST PROBLEM OF OUR TIME...THE PROBLEM OF THE HUMAN BEING WITHIN A MODERN TOTALITARIAN SYSTEM...OUR BEST PROTECTION AGAINST ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The works of Josephus more books like this by Flavius Josephus add to wishlist Complete and unabridged, this is the best one-volume edition of the classic translation of Josephus works. Important improvements include: the entire text has been reset in modern, easy-to-read type; numbering corresponding to that used in the Loeb edition has been added to the text; citations and cross-references have been updated from roman ... see all copies from $3.52! new only from $12.09! \| SVS
9	A History of Israel more books like this by John Bright add to wishlist The definitive text and resource for every student of the Old Testament. this thire edition of John Bright's classic work is a thorough revision of the text that has become a standard for reference and classroom use. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $25.96! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Case for Israel more books like this by Professor Alan M Dershowitz add to wishlist The celebrated Alan Dershowitz, professor of law at Harvard, writes a passionate brief in defense of Israel, seeking to reclaim legitimacy for the Jewish state and its right to defend its borders. In the process, he tries to sort out the thorny differences between legitimate criticism and anti-Semitism. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.87! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Saving Israel: How the Jewish People Can Win a War That May Never End more books like this by Daniel Gordis, Rabbi add to wishlist The Jewish State must end, say its enemies, from intellectuals like Tony Judt to hate-filled demagogues like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Even average Israelis are wondering if they wouldn't be better off somewhere else. A country which once restored hope to Jews world-over now feels itself slipping. Increasingly, Israelis wonder how much has really been ... see all copies from $9.21! new only from $16.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Jerusalem: One City, Three Faiths more books like this by Karen Armstrong add to wishlist The author of the bestselling A History of God now gives readers an equally fascinating, comprehensive, and accessible history of Jerusalem, the Holy City venerated for centuries by Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Illuminating the city's spiritual meaning as well as its political importance, Armstrong shows Jerusalem to be not only a symbol of God ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	From Time Immemorial: The Origins of the Arab-Jewish Conflict Over Palestine more books like this by Joan Peters add to wishlist see all copies from $2.71! new only from $18.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Wanderings more books like this by Chaim Potok add to wishlist A fascinating history of the Jews, told by a master novelist, here is Chaim Potok's fascinating, moving four thousand-year history. Recreating great historical events, exporing Jewish life in its infinite variety and in many eras and places, here is a unique work by a singular Jewish voice. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $79.99! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	By Way of Deception: The Making and Unmaking of a Mossad Officer more books like this by Victor Ostrovsky add to wishlist The first time the Mossad came calling, they wanted Victor Ostrovsky for their assassination unit, the kidon. He turned them down. The next time, he agreed to enter the grueling three-year training program to become a katsa, or intelligence case officer, for the legendary Israeli spy organization. By Way of Deception is the explosive chronicle of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.22! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The New Complete Works of Josephus more books like this by Flavius Josephus, William Whiston (Translator) add to wishlist No source, other than the Bible itself, provides more relevant information on the first century than the work of Flavius Josephus. This newly edited version updates the original 18th century language; includes commentary by the award winning author and historian, Dr. Paul L. Maier; features over forty photos of ancient sites and artifacts ... see all copies from $7.90! new only from $8.25! \| SVS
17 view cover	1948: A History of the First Arab-Israeli War more books like this by Benny Morris add to wishlist This history of the foundational war in the Arab-Israeli conflict is groundbreaking, objective, and deeply revisionist. This is a riveting account of the military engagements and it also focuses on the war's political dimensions. Benny Morris probes the motives and aims of the protagonists on the basis of newly opened Israeli and Western ... see all copies from $12.95! new only from $15.03! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Jewish War: Revised Edition more books like this by Flavius Josephus, Betty Radice, E Mary Smallwood (Photographer) add to wishlist Josephus' account of a war marked by treachery and atrocity is a superbly detailed and evocative record of the Jewish rebellion against Rome between AD 66 and 70. Originally a rebel leader, Josephus changed sides after he was captured to become a Rome-appointed negotiator, and so was uniquely placed to observe these turbulent events, from the ... see all copies from $3.00! new only from $8.00! \| SVS
19 view cover	The New Manners & Customs of Bible Times more books like this by Ralph Gower add to wishlist The revised edition of the guide to manners and customs of biblical times, seeking to rectify the modern tendency of people to read Western manners into what was originally an Eastern book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.76! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The End of Days: Fundamentalism and the Struggle for the Temple Mount more books like this by Gershom Gorenberg add to wishlist Focusing on the sacred 35 acres in Jerusalem called the Temple Mount, Gorenberg discusses the dynamics of Jewish, Christian, and Arabic extremist sects, providing a tempered historical grounding for the complex politics of Israel. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.11! \| first editions \| SVS
21	Every Spy a Prince: The Complete History of Israel's Intelligence Community more books like this by Dan Raviv, Dan Ravin, Yossi Melman add to wishlist The first comprehensive and balanced account of the most controversial and well-known espionage organization in the world, taking readers through the complex web of politics and personal ambition that led to such disasters as the brutal violence on the West Bank. 8 pages of photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.90! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Gideon's Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad more books like this by Gordon Thomas add to wishlist This anecdote-rich overview of Israel's elite intelligence organization, the Mossad, reveals the behind-the-scenes action of its most high-profile successes and some of its failures. Included are thriller-level renderings of the capture of Eichman, the raid on Entebbe airport, as well as revelations relating to the Persian Gulf War and the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Israel: A History more books like this by Sir Martin Gilbert add to wishlist An account of the founding of the modern state of Israel, written by the renowned British historian. Gilbert describes the rise of modern Zionism, the political maneuvering during the First World War, the effect of the Nazi massacre of the European Jews, and the terrorist commandos who were instrumental in establishing the world's first Zionist ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.86! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24	My life more books like this by Golda Meir add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $55.16! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Secret War Against the Jews: How Western Espionage Betrayed the Jewish People more books like this by John Loftus, Mark Aarons add to wishlist A hugely controversial work, "The Secret War Against the Jews" uses thousands of previously top-secret documents and interviews with hundreds of current and former spies to present a compelling narrative claiming that many Western countries--who profess to be allies--have willfully spied on Israel over many decades in order to obtain oil from Arab ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $28.79! \| signed copies \| first editions

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