Exodus

The novel 'Exodus' by Leon Uris is a historical fiction account that explores the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948.

It follows the stories of Jewish refugees, many of whom are Holocaust survivors, as they attempt to reach Palestine despite British opposition.

The book delves into the back stories of its characters, the history of Jewish settlement in Palestine, and the broader political context of the time, including the struggle for independence and the conflicts between Jewish and Arab populations.