The Wars of Israel: A Military History of Ancient Israel from the End of Judges to Solomon

Canaan, a small piece of land barely larger than the state of New Jersey, has been fought over for thousands of years. During the period of the Judges, Israel was faced new challenges from the Philistines and old adversaries, including the Moabites, Edomites, and Ammonites. However, Israel would face another challenge--itself.