Leon Uris
What’s inside
Exodus is a historical novel by American author Leon Uris about the founding of the State of Israel. Published in 1958, it begins with a compressed retelling of the voyages of the 1947 immigration ship Exodus. The story explores themes of love, hardship, and the struggle for a nationhood.
You’ll Learn
- Gain an understanding of the formation of Israel
- Learn about the struggles faced by Jewish immigrants
- Explore the complexities of historical conflicts
- Gain a sense of human resilience and survival
Key Points
- Jewish Holocaust survivors’ journey to Palestine
- British blockade and detention camps
- Formation of Jewish settlements in Palestine
- The struggle for nationhood
- The role of UN partition
- Arab-Israeli conflicts
- Human resilience and survival
Who’s it For
- History enthusiasts
- Readers interested in Jewish history
- Fans of historical novels
- Anyone interested in the formation of Israel
About the author
Leon Uris was an American author known for his historical fiction and the deep research that went into his novels. His two bestselling books were Exodus, published in 1958, and Trinity, in 1976.