Menachem Begin and his Likud union of nationalist and liberal parties won their first electoral victory on 17 May 1977, bringing to an end three decades of Labour rule. The Likud was to dominate Israeli politics for the next 15 years. Colin Shindler's book provides the first comprehensive survey of the Party's origins, rise and decline, while paying particular attention to the role played by its successive leaders.

LRB 9 May 1996 | PDF Download