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The Founding Myths of Modern Israel

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1996 book by Roger Garaudy Les Mythes fondateurs de la politique israélienne ( The Founding Myths of Modern Israel ) is a book published in 1996 by French philosopher Roger Garaudy . His most controversial work, Les Mythes was translated into English in 2000 by the Institute for Historical Review .

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translated into english in 2000 by the institute for historical review

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book published in 1996 by french philosopher roger garaudy

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