""History of the People of Israel: From the Reign of David up to the Capture of Samaria"" is a book written by French philosopher and historian Ernest Renan in 1889. The book is a comprehensive account of the history of the Israelites from the reign of King David to the capture of Samaria by the Assyrian Empire in 722 BCE. Renan's work covers the political, social, and religious aspects of the Israelites' history, including their struggles with neighboring...