Published on February 1, 1896
A Jewish State by Theodor Herzl, first published in 1896, is a foundational text of modern political Zionism. In it, Herzl advocates for the creation of a Jewish homeland as a solution to the persecution and anti-Semitism faced by Jews in Europe. The book, translated by Sylvie d’Avigdor and Jacob De Haas, played a pivotal role in sparking the Zionist movement, ultimately leading to the establishment of the State of Israel.