NO OF PAGES: 299 SUB CAT I: Arab-Israeli Conflict SUB CAT II: SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: As Israel celebrates fifty years of statehood, CBS broadcast journalist David Dolan offers a penetrating look at the struggle for control of the Promised Land. Written entirely in Jerusalem, "Israel at the Crossroads" is a fast-paced, compelling blend of history and autobiography that provides a crucial background for understanding events unfolding in the Middle East today. Dolan presents an insightful overview of the Holy Land's history from biblical times to the present. He first examines Arab and Jewish history then focuses on the religious struggle at the center of today's Arab-Israeli conflict. After carefully tracing dramatic developments in the twentieth century, the author turns to Israel's future, giving his assessment of the conflict and the chances for a peaceful resolution.NOTES: Graciously donated by Patricia Ewing SUBTITLE: Fifty Years and Counting