There is no more inflammatory topic than the Arabs and the Holocaust―the phrase alone can occasion outrage. Political scientist Gilbert Achcar analyzes the various Arab responses to Nazism; from the earliest intimations of the genocide; through the creation of Israel and the destruction of Palestine and up to our own time; critically assessing the political and historical context for these responses and offering by the same token a unique ideological mapping of the Arab world. While challenging distortions of the historical record; Achcar makes no concessions to anti-Semitism or Holocaust denial. This pathbreaking; essential book provides a new basis for Arab-Israeli and Arab-Western understanding.
#36315 in Books Picador USA 2007-01-23 2007-01-23Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.14 x .93 x 5.49l; .70 #File Name: 0312426550352 pagesPicador USA
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A nostalgic poemBy expat on the moveAciman's book reads like a dream. Every word exudes love and with it a sad sense of loss and nostalgia. Unlike any other such biography I have read; it does not have "Poor Us' as a main theme; rather a description of how the actions of the few on both sides; had shattered a beautiful world; which existed; with no regards to the difference between the individuals involved. It is a classic account of loss of a home due to changes taking place around us; which are bigger than us and outside of our control; regardless of what we try to do; just a new tide that can't be stopped.The book is such a tender account; which touched me deeply and which I recommend to anyone who wants to learn about this aspect of Egyptian history and this phase of Alexandria's story.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Margaret L. LembergInteresting story and era. I had trouble keeping characters straight and also when things were happening.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I Love This BookBy jlwHave always enjoyed learning about different cultures. Interest comes from growing up in a neighborhood which; while small; had families from many different cultures living in a rather small geographical area. That many not only served very different food than we ate in my childhood home; they also spoke differently; attended churches different from the one I grew up attending and still do attend; I however learned much from all of those to whom I was exposed. What a shame our that many of our children; (including my own and their own); no longer have the benefit of this kind of education.
