David Ben-Gurion (1886-1973) - a leading figure in Zionism, the leader of the Jewish labor movement in Palestine, an Israeli politician and statesman, the first prime minister of Israel, like national leaders in other countries, worked diligently on detailed narratives about his time and himself for future generations. The vast majority of his works were aimed at winning the favor of future generations.Ben-Gurion's life included threats from Jewish capitalists in his native Polish city, hours working in the basement of a bookshop in Oxford, tending sheep in the Palestinian desert, absorbing the aroma authorities in the White House and waiting for Lenin to appear on Red Square in Moscow. The Zionist dream was the quintessence of his individuality and the core of his personality, and its realization was his greatest desire. He was engaged in politics, made fatal decisions, sent people to war, admired the charm of Niagara Falls and rested under the oldest oak in Palestine.Tom Segev's book "Ben-Gurion. The State at any Price" shows the strength, dignity and achievements of Ben-Gurion, but at the same time - his shortcomings, weaknesses and failures.Publisher's layout preserved in PDF A4 format.