Halakhic Man

I see you're interested in "language, culture, conflict and to an extent religion"! If you're looking for language, I recommend: On Revival: Hebrew Literature Between Life and Death If you're looking for culture, I recommend: Beyond the Synagogue: Jewish Nostalgia as Religious Practice If you're looking for conflict, I recommend: A Very Short History of the Israel–Palestine Conflict If you're looking for religion, I recommend: Halakhic Man