ben-gurion, david

"A biography of Golda Meir, with profiles of two prominent individuals, who are associated through the influences they had on one another, the successes they achieved, or the goals they worked toward. Includes recommended readings and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

Surveys the life and career of the first prime minister of Israel.

This study offers a comprehensive account of Israel's history through the lives of nine of its leading citizens and founders. Each chapter chronicles one of nine leading protagonists. The result is a narrative that traces events from the genesis of modern political Zionism in the late 19th century to the present.

Chronicles the efforts of three men, Theodor Herzl, Chaim Weizmann, and David Ben-Gurion, to create a Jewish state in the land God promised Abraham and his descendants, describing the obstacles and setbacks each faced in their journey.

Surveys the life and career of the first prime minister of Israel.