Shlomo Sand studied history at the University of Tel Aviv and at the Ecole des hautes etudes en sciences sociales, in Paris. He currently teaches contemporary history at the University of Tel Aviv. His books include The Invention of the Land of Israel, The Invention of the Jewish People, and On the Nation and the Jewish People.
Praise for The Invention of the Jewish People Perhaps books combining passion and erudition don't change political situations, but if they did, this one would count as a landmark. --Eric Hobsbawm, Observer Sand's quiet earthquake of a book is shaking historical faith in the link between Judaism and Israel. --Rafael Behr, Observer No discussion of the region any longer seems complete without acknowledgement of this book. --Independent on Sunday, Best History Books of 2009 A radical dismantling of a national myth. --Guardian Praise for The Invention of the Jewish People Perhaps books combining passion and erudition don t change political situations, but if they did, this one would count as a landmark. Eric Hobsbawm, Observer Sand s quiet earthquake of a book is shaking historical faith in the link between Judaism and Israel. Rafael Behr, Observer No discussion of the region any longer seems complete without acknowledgement of this book. Independent on Sunday, Best History Books of 2009 A radical dismantling of a national myth. Guardian