The Modern History of Israel
A 14-part course with Hendrik Godbersen
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Prof. Dr. Hendrik Godbersen was born in Hildesheim, a city in the north of Germany. After his military service he attended Leipzig University where he graduated with two Master degrees and a PhD. After several years in the private sector, Hendrik is... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 12 min
- Lessons 14
- Exercises 46
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42 CQ
14 Lessons in This Course
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5 minWorld History lesson 13 CQ
Discover how Jewish immigration into Palestine—along with the influence of the United Nations—led to the founding of the State of Israel on 14 May 1948.
with Hendrik GodbersenDiscover how Jewish immigration into Palestine—along with the influence of the United Nations—led to the founding of the State of Israel on 14 May 1948.
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5 minWorld History lesson 23 CQ
The State of Israel faced war from the start of its existence, before Israel was even founded. This history lesson discusses the Israeli War of Independence.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe State of Israel faced war from the start of its existence, before Israel was even founded. This history lesson discusses the Israeli War of Independence.
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5 minWorld History lesson 33 CQ
The Suez Crisis was a military clash in which Israel, France, and the U.K. invaded Egypt in 1956. Join this lesson to learn what interests caused the conflict.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Suez Crisis was a military clash in which Israel, France, and the U.K. invaded Egypt in 1956. Join this lesson to learn what interests caused the conflict.
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4 minWorld History lesson 43 CQ
One of the worst criminals of the Nazi Regime—Adolf Eichmann—went into hiding in Argentina, but was later captured by Mossad. Learn how in this lesson!
with Hendrik GodbersenOne of the worst criminals of the Nazi Regime—Adolf Eichmann—went into hiding in Argentina, but was later captured by Mossad. Learn how in this lesson!
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5 minWorld History lesson 53 CQ
Adolf Eichmann was one of the worst criminals of the Holocaust. In this history lesson follow Eichmann's trial that took place in Israel in 1961.
with Hendrik GodbersenAdolf Eichmann was one of the worst criminals of the Holocaust. In this history lesson follow Eichmann's trial that took place in Israel in 1961.
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5 minWorld History lesson 63 CQ
During the 1960s, Arab states increased pressure on Israel. Discover in this history lesson why Israel launched preemptive strikes on Egypt, Syria, and Jordan.
with Hendrik GodbersenDuring the 1960s, Arab states increased pressure on Israel. Discover in this history lesson why Israel launched preemptive strikes on Egypt, Syria, and Jordan.
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4 minWorld History lesson 73 CQ
The Egyptian-Israeli War of Attrition from 1968 to 1970 is often forgotten, yet it caused over 10,000 deaths. Learn more in this Middle East history lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Egyptian-Israeli War of Attrition from 1968 to 1970 is often forgotten, yet it caused over 10,000 deaths. Learn more in this Middle East history lesson.
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5 minWorld History lesson 83 CQ
In response to the Munich Massacre, Mossad agents were authorized to publicly assassinate the Palestinian terrorists responsible; learn how events transpired.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn response to the Munich Massacre, Mossad agents were authorized to publicly assassinate the Palestinian terrorists responsible; learn how events transpired.
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5 minWorld History lesson 93 CQ
In this military history lesson, see how Israeli forces prevailed and secured the survival of their country during the Yom Kippur War of 1973.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this military history lesson, see how Israeli forces prevailed and secured the survival of their country during the Yom Kippur War of 1973.
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5 minWorld History lesson 103 CQ
Operation Entebbe, also called Operation Thunderbolt, took place in 1976 and was a successful Israeli commando operation to rescue hijacked hostages in Uganda.
with Hendrik GodbersenOperation Entebbe, also called Operation Thunderbolt, took place in 1976 and was a successful Israeli commando operation to rescue hijacked hostages in Uganda.
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5 minWorld History lesson 113 CQ
The Camp David Accords were significant for the Middle East Peace Process because for the first time in history an Arab country (Egypt) made peace with Israel.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Camp David Accords were significant for the Middle East Peace Process because for the first time in history an Arab country (Egypt) made peace with Israel.
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5 minWorld History lesson 123 CQ
Israel destroyed an Iraqi nuclear facility in June 1981 and prevented Iraq producing weapons of mass destruction. Yet, this led to international frustration.
with Hendrik GodbersenIsrael destroyed an Iraqi nuclear facility in June 1981 and prevented Iraq producing weapons of mass destruction. Yet, this led to international frustration.
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5 minlesson 133 CQ
Israeli Defense Forces sought to to stop terrorism by removing the PLO from Beirut in the 1982 Lebanon War; discover the details in this lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenIsraeli Defense Forces sought to to stop terrorism by removing the PLO from Beirut in the 1982 Lebanon War; discover the details in this lesson.
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5 minWorld History lesson 143 CQ
The government of Israel and the PLO joined to sign a treaty intended to end the Middle East conflict; learn about the Oslo Peace Process in this lesson.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe government of Israel and the PLO joined to sign a treaty intended to end the Middle East conflict; learn about the Oslo Peace Process in this lesson.
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22113 min22-part Humanities course67 CQ
In this course, explore how key events shaped Great Britain and Ireland, including the Battle of Hastings, the Wars of the Roses, Irish independence, and more.
with Hendrik GodbersenIn this course, explore how key events shaped Great Britain and Ireland, including the Battle of Hastings, the Wars of the Roses, Irish independence, and more.
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419 min4-part World History course12 CQ
Between 1618 and 1648, Central Europe endured one of the most destructive conflicts of all time. Join this course to learn about the religious and political struggles of the Thirty Years' War.
with Hendrik GodbersenBetween 1618 and 1648, Central Europe endured one of the most destructive conflicts of all time. Join this course to learn about the religious and political struggles of the Thirty Years' War.
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315 min3-part World History course9 CQ
The Red Army Faction was a German radical leftist group that engaged in terrorism over the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Review the goals and actions of these left-wing terrorists in this history course.
with Hendrik GodbersenThe Red Army Faction was a German radical leftist group that engaged in terrorism over the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Review the goals and actions of these left-wing terrorists in this history course.
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947 min9-part US History course27 CQ
What events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
with Hendrik GodbersenWhat events shaped the history of the United States in the 20th century? Including lessons on everything from the McCarthy Era to the Watergate scandal, gain insight into this period in U.S. history.
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949 min9-part World History course29 CQ
Germany experienced turbulent times between World War I and World War II, and this period marked the rise of Nazism. Join this course to learn about the history of this country between 1918 and 1939.
with Hendrik GodbersenGermany experienced turbulent times between World War I and World War II, and this period marked the rise of Nazism. Join this course to learn about the history of this country between 1918 and 1939.
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314 min3-part World History course9 CQ
In this course, examine the allegiances between nations that created an alliance network across Europe, along with the militarism, nationalism, and imperialism that led to the outbreak of World War I.
with Made From HistoryIn this course, examine the allegiances between nations that created an alliance network across Europe, along with the militarism, nationalism, and imperialism that led to the outbreak of World War I.
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774 min7-part World History course40 CQ
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
Rabbi Troster of GreenFaith covers the history of how the compilation of significant disparate cultural views and purposes into the Torah and Tanakh changed life in ancient Israel.
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735 min7-part World History course21 CQ
Are you wondering how Germany transitioned from a confederation of states into a unified empire? Review German history in this course, discussing the German struggle for democracy in the 19th century.
with Hendrik GodbersenAre you wondering how Germany transitioned from a confederation of states into a unified empire? Review German history in this course, discussing the German struggle for democracy in the 19th century.
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735 min7-part World History course21 CQ
Martin Luther’s Reformation created a wave of historical change in Europe, including a series of important events (after the year 1500) that originated in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
with Hendrik GodbersenMartin Luther’s Reformation created a wave of historical change in Europe, including a series of important events (after the year 1500) that originated in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation.
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1057 min10-part World History course34 CQ
Discover the history of East Asia from the Opium Wars, to the British handover of Hong Kong to China, to the Cultural Revolution, in this world history course on the late modern historical period!
with Hendrik GodbersenDiscover the history of East Asia from the Opium Wars, to the British handover of Hong Kong to China, to the Cultural Revolution, in this world history course on the late modern historical period!