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One Palestine, Complete explores the tumultuous period before the creation of the state of Israel. This was the time of the British Mandate, when Britain's promise to both Jews and Arabs that they would inherit the land, set in motion the conflict that haunts the region to this ing on untapped archival materials, Tom Segev reconstructs an era (1917 to 1948) of limitless possibilities and tragic missteps. He introduces an array unforgettable characters, tracks the steady advance of Jews and Arabs toward confrontation, and puts forth a radical new argument: that the British, far from being pro-Arab, consistently favored the Zionist position, out of the mistaken--and anti-Semitic--belief that Jews turned the wheels of history. Rich in historical detail, sensitive to all perspectives, One Palestine, Complete brilliantly depicts the decline of an empire, the birth of one nation, and the tragedy of another. Tom Segev is a columnist for Ha'aretz, Israel's leading newspaper, and author of three works on the history of Israel, 1949: The First Israelis, The Seventh Million: The Israelis and the Holocaust, and One Palestine, Complete: Jews and Arabs under the British Mandate. He lives in Jerusalem. ANew York Times Book Review Editors'Choice Best BookWinner of the National Jewish Book AwardOne Palestine, Complete explores the tumultuous period before the creation of the state of Israel. This was the era of the British Mandate, when Britain's promise to both Jews and Arabs that they would inherit the land set in motion a great conflict that haunts the region to this ing on untapped archival materials, Tom Segev reconstructs a time (1917 to 1948) of limitless possibilities and tragic missteps. He introduces an array unforgettable characters, tracks the steady advance of Jews and Arabs toward confrontation, and puts forth a radical new argument: that the British, far from being pro-Arab, consistently favored the Zionist position. Further, Segev argues that the British did so out of the mistaken—and anti-Semitic—belief that Jews turned the wheels of history. Rich in historical detail, sensitive to all perspectives, One Palestine, Complete brilliantly depicts the decline of an empire, the birth of one nation, and the tragedy of another.'The best single account of Palestine under the British mandate . . . This will doubtlessly become the authoritative text for the pre-state history of Israel.'—Omer Bartov, The New York Times Book Review'The best single account of Palestine under the British mandate . . . This will doubtlessly become the authoritative text for the pre-state history of Israel.'—Omer Bartov, The New York Times Book Review'Sharp, skillful . . . Segev certainly knows how to write a riveting tale.'—Anita Shapira, The New Republic'A brilliant, truthful, and compassionate book . . . In all the vast literature about Palestine/Israel, this is the only book with equal insight into all of the protagonists.'—Arthur Hertzberg, author of Jews: The Essence and Character of a People'An antidote to myths . . . A book of pressing relevance . . . We should be thankful.'—Gershom Gorenberg, Washington Post Book World'Remarkable and poignant . . . Important for any understanding of the Middle East conflict.'—Susan Muaddi, Philadelphia Weekly'Masterly . . . Well-informed and impartial . . . Sets the historical record straight.'—Patrick Martin, Toronto Globe&Mail'A fresh look at a period that at times prefigured the present . . . Compelling.'—Seth Gitell, Boston Phoenix'A wonderfully readable account of the mandate, classic and magisterial in unpacking the story . . . At various times one wants to wrestle it, hurl it against the wall, salute it, even slap it on the back in congratulation . . . A fascinating book.'—Carlin Romano, Philadelphia Inquirer'Thoroughly researched [and] incisive.'—Steve Lipman, Jewish Week'Never have we had a book documenting life under the British with the precision, magic, and charm of One Palestine, Com
One Palestine, Complete: Jews And Arabs Under the British Mandate (Tom Segev)
Author
Tom Segev
Title
One Palestine, Complete: Jews And Arabs Under the British Mandate
Publisher name
An Owl Book 2001 Paperback
Shipping time
3 - 7 days
Publication year
2001
Binding type
Soft cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Very good
Vendor name
Book Haven
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Key words
History, Jewish, Non-fiction
Topic
History, Jewishhistory, Middle Easthistory, Middle East, Israelpolitical Science, International Relationsreligion, Islam, Generalsocial Science, Ethnic Studies, General
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