Sharon: Israel's Warrior-Politician

In this newly updated paperback edition, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is seen in still sharper focus. This biography of one of the most influential political leaders of the modern world objectively and factually investigates a career as widely condemned as it is praised. It provides a detailed examination of Sharon's rapid rise through the ranks of military command, his appointment to several ministerial positions, his purported involvement in the 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacre and his meteoric regaining of popular support, leading to his election in 2001.

This ambitious work meticulously documents all actions and events with which Sharon and his government were involved. Thoroughly researched and up-to-date, this first-ever English biography is an essential manual for anyone interested in the tumultuous politics of the Middle East. Widely praised for its even-handed take on a controversial man, it is a comprehensive look at the shaping of one of Israel's most prominent warrior-politicians.