From Biblical times to the Ottoman period
The prehistory of the state of Israel (c. 1880-1948)
Political, economic, and military consolidation (1948-1967)
From the Six-day War to the Yom Kippur war and its aftermath (1967-1975)
The begin earthquake and peace with Egypt (1975-1979)
From peace with Egypt to the Palestinian intifada (1979-1990)
The Persian Gulf war and the Middle East peace process (1990-1996)
The Netanyahu and Barak governments (1996-2000)
The al-Aqsa intifada and Sharon's ascent to power (2000-2002)
A new perspective on security (2002-2006)
A continuing quest for peace (2006-present)
Appendixes: Basic facts about Israel
Glossary of political parties
From biblical times to the Ottoman period
\The prehistory of the state of Israel (c. 1880-1948)
\Political, economic, and military consolidation (1948-1967)
\From the Six-Day War to the Yom Kippur War and its aftermath (1967-1975)
\The Begin earthquake and peace with Egypt (1975-1979)
\From peace with Egypt to the Palestinian Intifada (1979-1990)
\The Persian Gulf War and the Middle East peace process (1990-1996)
\The Netanyahu and Barak governments (1996-2000)
\The al-Aqsa Intifada and Sharon's ascent to power (2000-2002)
\A new perspective on security (2002-2006)
\A continuing quest for peace (2006-present).
From biblical times to the Ottoman period
The prehistory of the state of Israel (c. 1880-1948)
Political, economic, and military consolidation (1948-1967)
From the six-day war to the Yom Kippur war and its aftermath (1967-1975)
Peace with Egypt and the Begin earthquake (1975-1979)
From peace with Egypt to the Palestinian Intifada (1979-1990)
The Persian Gulf War and the Middle East peace process (1990-1996)
The Netanyahu and Barak governments (1996-2000)
The al-Aqsa intifada (2000-Present)
A new perspective on security
Appendixes. Knesset election results ; Basic facts about Israel ; Glossary of political parties ; Chronology ; Bibliography ; Suggested reading.