Books by Professor of Israeli Studies Colin Shindler

A critical appraisal of the right-wing Likud government's rule in Israel from 1977-1992. The different ideological origins of both Begin and Shamir are examined, as well as how far they were influenced by pre-war nationalist models in Pilsudski's Poland and Mussolini's Italy.

Why has the European Left become so antagonistic towards Israel? To answer this question, this book looks at the struggle between Communism and Zionism from the October Revolution to today. It is of interest students in international politics, Middle Eastern studies.

Examines Israel's shift to the right at the hands of Menachem Begin, the supposed 'disciple' of Vladimir Jabotinsky. This book demonstrates how Israel drifted away from Jabotinsky's ideas towards a maximalist Zionism. This is an addition to the study of Israel's political history that will appeal to both Middle Eastern and military historians.