Theodor Herzl's vision of a Jewish state led to the creation of Israel, profoundly shaping one of the most debated areas of modern history.

With Sir Stephen Fry bringing Herzl’s own words to life, David Baddiel travels the world to understand Herzl’s role as the father of modern Zionism and the events that led to Israel’s foundation. 

Featuring contributions from Israeli and Palestinian historians, this is a balanced and powerful account of Herzl’s complex life and legacy that provides invaluable context to understand the region today.