A monumental work with contributions from 2500 distinguished scholars throughout the world. 26,000 entries, 17,000,000 words. Published in Israel, and largely the product of Israeli scholarship.

Written by one of Israel’s most eloquent spokesmen, begins with the climactic moment on May 14, 1948, when the State came into being. With the immediacy of one who has participated in the creation of history, Abba Eban describes his country’s early struggles.