Why did Israel shift from a state based on pioneering egalitarianism and ""making the desert bloom"" to one which is chiefly known for its military might - as dramatically demonstrated most recently in Gaza? The Triumph of Military Zionism examines Israel’s shift to the right at the hands of Menachem Begin; the supposed ""disciple"" of Vladimir Jabotinsky. In this new and revised edition of his definitive history of the subject Colin Shindler uses original research to challenge the conventional wisdom that Begin was the natural heir to Jabotinsky. Drawing on hitherto unpublished sources he demonstrates how Israel drifted away from Jabotinsky's ideas towards a maximalist Zionism because Begin's very selective interpretation of his mentor's words did not reflect Jabotinsky's intentions. This invaluable addition to the study of Israel’s political history will appeal to both Middle Eastern and military historians; as well as anyone with an interest in the defining conflict of the current and; undoubtedly; future generations.
#586581 in Books imusti 2008-12-31Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.70 x 1.40 x 5.10l; .89 #File Name: 1847171044488 pagesO Brien Press
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Barbary corsairs in Ireland ... WHAT?!?By Lj WilkinsIn 1621; a small flotilla of Barbary corsairs commanded by a Dutchman landed at an Irish fishing village; kidnapped almost the entire population and whisked them off to the slave-markets of Algiers and Istanbul. And if that doesn't grab your attention; nothing will. What on Earth were Algerian pirates doing in Ireland? Why were they led by a Dutchman? And is it possible that; while Europeans were beginning to plunder the West African coast for slaves; they were in fact very; very new to the business of trafficking in human lives? All the answers are in this book; and it makes fascinating reading. I'd have given it more stars but for the disappointing frequency of phrases like "They might have seen ..."; conjecture in the absence of hard fact makes for weak history. But that should not detract from Des Ekin's voluminous research; which was clearly hampered by the lack of actual records surrounding the specific events he deals with. He recognises this; and still he has has managed to write a well-researched tale. If it reads sometimes like an adventure novel ... well; that just makes it fun to read.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very interesting and lots of historical details. Since there ...By CustomerVery interesting and lots of historical details. Since there aren't first-hand accounts from the Baltimore victims he had to use use examples from others in similar experiences; but it helped create a picture of what probably happened to them and what they felt at the time.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I was thrust into the hearts of the poor people of BaltimoreBy Marthathe author has managed to wed factual history and human interest.I was thrust into the hearts of the poor people of Baltimore; I was able to feel their pain and anguish and was made to realize what I guess I already knew and that is that most of the worlds people are evil and have been for a long long time!II was left really thinking of the worlds humans throughout time; at the pain and anguish caused to them at the hand of other humans!
