Chaim Herzog published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book, beginning with The Arab-Israeli Wars (1982).
Updated September 2026
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The Arab-Israeli Wars
Chaim Herzog's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Battles of the Bible (1978)
The Arab-Israeli Wars (1982)
Heroes of Israel (1989)
Living History (1996)
Other books in order
The War of Atonement (1974)
About Chaim Herzog
Chaim Herzog was an Irish-Israeli politician, military officer, lawyer and author who served as President of Israel from 1983 to 1993. Born in Belfast and raised primarily in Dublin, the son of Ireland's Chief Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog, he immigrated to Mandatory Palestine in 1935. He served in the Haganah Jewish paramilitary group during the 1936–1939 Arab revolt and in the British Army during World War II. Following the end of the British Mandate and Israel's Declaration of Independence in 1948, he served in the Israel Defense Forces and fought in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. He remained in the Israeli military as an officer following the war until retiring in 1962 with the rank of major-general.
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Chaim Herzog FAQ
- How many books has Chaim Herzog written?
- Chaim Herzog published 4 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Chaim Herzog's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Arab-Israeli Wars.
- What is Chaim Herzog's last book?
- Living History (1996).
- What is Chaim Herzog's most famous book?
- The Arab-Israeli Wars (1982) is Chaim Herzog's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.