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Book SynopsisTrade Review“There is no comparable volume available today that allows English readers direct access to such an array of primary sources.” —David Engel, author of
Zionism: A Short History of a Big Idea“An invaluable resource to anyone interested in the history of Zionism, the development of the Zionist enterprise in Palestine, and the transformation of what was initially a small and marginal Jewish community into the State of Israel. For teachers of history, this collection of documents will be an invaluable and essential resource.” —Arieh Saposnik, author of
Becoming Hebrew: The Creation of a Hebrew National Culture in Ottoman Palestine“This collection of 62 original source documents, many of them translated from Hebrew, represents a marvelous array of materials that allow the reader to develop an historical and social appreciation of the early Zionist efforts to create a Jewish state.” —Sanford R. Silverburg, Association of Jewish Libraries Reviews
“The intention of the editors of this indispensable collection of documents is for use as a classroom resource that might accompany a textbook, or as a stand alone source. I recommend this volume to faculty who teach university and graduate courses dealing with the history of Israel as well as the Zionist movement.” —Jack Fischel, Jewish Book Council
