Perhaps books combining passion and erudition don't change political situations, but if they did, this one would count as a landmark. (In praise of The Invention of the Jewish People)
- Eric Hobsbawm, Observer
Sand's quiet earthquake of a book is shaking historical faith in the link between Judaism and Israel. (In praise of The Invention of the Jewish People)
- Rafael Behr, Observer
No discussion of the region any longer seems complete without acknowledgement of this book. (In praise of The Invention of the Jewish People)
Independent on Sunday
A radical dismantling of a national myth. (In praise of The Invention of the Jewish People)
Guardian