Title: Israel’s Secret Wars
Authors: Ian Black & Benny Morris
Publisher: Grove Weidenfeld
Edition & Year: 1991 Edition
Pages & Size: 600 pages · Hardcover · 9 × 6 in
Ian Black and Benny Morris present an authoritative and gripping narrative in Israel’s Secret Wars: A History of Israel’s Intelligence Services. Drawing upon declassified material, interviews, and archival research, the authors chart the rise of Israel’s intelligence network from its underground beginnings in the 1940s through decades of regional conflict, espionage, and counterterrorism operations.
The book explores landmark events such as the capture of Adolf Eichmann, operations during the Arab-Israeli wars, clandestine diplomacy, and covert interventions beyond the Middle East. Black and Morris balance thrilling accounts of missions with thoughtful analysis of the moral and political dilemmas facing Israel’s security establishment. Their work illuminates how intelligence shaped the survival and strategy of the young state, revealing the tension between secrecy, democracy, and the demands of security.
This 1991 Grove Weidenfeld edition is presented in a durable hardcover format, measuring 9 × 6 inches and spanning 600 pages. Its blend of meticulous research and compelling prose makes it accessible to scholars, historians, and general readers alike.
A cornerstone reference for anyone studying Middle Eastern politics, military history, counterintelligence, or Israeli affairs, Israel’s Secret Wars remains a classic exploration of the hidden forces behind the public face of one of the world’s most complex nations.
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Comprehensive history of Israel’s intelligence services by respected historians Ian Black and Benny Morris
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Chronicles the development of Mossad, Shin Bet, and military intelligence across key historical events
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Balanced mix of investigative reporting, archival research, and gripping storytelling
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1991 Grove Weidenfeld hardcover edition, 600 pages, 9 × 6 in
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Ideal for readers interested in espionage, military strategy, Middle Eastern studies, and modern history
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