Although Iraqi Jews saw themselves as Iraqi patriots; their community―which had existed in Iraq for more than 2;500 years―was displaced following the establishment of the state of Israel. New Babylonians chronicles the lives of these Jews; their urban Arab culture; and their hopes for a democratic nation-state. It studies their ideas about Judaism; Islam; secularism; modernity; and reform; focusing on Iraqi Jews who internalized narratives of Arab and Iraqi nationalisms and on those who turned to communism in the 1940s. As the book reveals; the ultimate displacement of this community was not the result of a perpetual persecution on the part of their Iraqi compatriots; but rather the outcome of misguided state policies during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Sadly; from a dominant mood of coexistence; friendship; and partnership; the impossibility of Arab-Jewish coexistence became the prevailing narrative in the region―and the dominant narrative we have come to know today.
#1185807 in Books Stanford University Press 1996-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.42 x 6.00l; 1.70 #File Name: 0804727945566 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A excellent book on US Naval HistoryBy ShellbackThis book describes how threats; world events; and politics created the Navy we have today. The book explains why the US created a large Navy; why various weapon systems were pursued; and the perceived threats during the 21st century. The book also details the rivalry between the Air Force and the Navy (after reading this book it appears the USAF posed a bigger threat to Navy than the Soviet Union). Our naval leadership created a navy that was the only force that could respond quickly in large numbers anywhere in the world. The book does not go into details describing battles; or tactics during the various wars; but it is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the US Navy. After reading this book you will begin to discover that few political leaders understand what the Navy can provide and you will have a greater appreciation of our past naval leadership.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great readBy John R. NewmanGives a great account especially of stratety0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Stephen BecketExcellent!
