Book · 2016 · History
Israel
A Concise History of a Nation Reborn
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If you want more of the history you can read Danny's earlier book Israel concise history a fantastic read I recommend it.
The best things said about it
You know, he kind of jokingly mentioned to me, he was like, "Josh, I'm going to mention your book, Israel and Civilization, and it's so good.
Why people recommend it
Israel by Daniel Gordis is a comprehensive historical overview that traces the complex political and social developments of the nation from its foundational roots to the modern era. The book was recommended by Russ Roberts on EconTalk in April 2023 as a fantastic read for listeners seeking a deeper historical understanding of the region. Roberts specifically suggested the concise history to his audience as an accessible gateway into the subject. Later, in April 2022, Roberts also mentioned on the podcast that he was personally reading the book written by his colleague. Additionally, a segment of the Candace podcast in October 2025 featured a clip of Josh Hammer discussing a final conversation with Charlie Kirk, during which Hammer jokingly noted that he was going to mention his own similarly themed book on Israel and civilization. Across these podcast appearances, Gordis's work was recognized as an essential educational resource for anyone attempting to navigate the intricate history, challenges, and milestones defining the modern Israeli state.
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Russ Roberts if you want more of the history you can read Danny's earlier book Israel concise history a fantastic read I… 2
“if you want more of the history you can read Danny's earlier book Israel concise history a fantastic read I recommend it”
“i'm reading israel concise history by uh daniel gordus my colleague”
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“you know, he kind of jokingly mentioned to me, he was like, "Josh, I'm going to mention your book, Israel and Civilization, and it's so good."”
