| Israel and Europe: An Appraisal in History Revised Edition Contributor(s): Sachar, Howard M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0679776133 ISBN-13: 9780679776130 Publisher: Vintage OUR PRICE: $13.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2000 Annotation: With his characteristic grace and lucidity, Howard M. Sachar, renowned author of thirteen earlier books on Middle Eastern and Jewish history, brings to life the complex and often dramatic story of the friendships and fallings-out between the state of Israel and the various European powers over the last half-century. Dr. Sachar provides in-depth explanations of situations and events: the always uneasy relationship between the fledgling Israel and its erstwhile sponsor, Great Britain; its early love-affair and acrimonious break-up with France; the unlikely emergence of Germany as the little Zionist nation's chief European benefactor. Skillfully, too, Sachar elucidates shifting Soviet policies toward Israel, and the manner in which these policies affected those of the United States. A master of historical narrative, Sachar once again enlightens us with penetrating scholarship, insightful analysis, and an unerring grasp of human -- and national -- motivations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Middle East - Israel & Palestine - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Political Science | International Relations - General |
| Dewey: 327.569 |
| Physical Information: 0.95" H x 5.22" W x 7.99" (0.77 lbs) 416 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "A remarkable feat--clear, compelling and accessible--. Critical background for any appreciation of the Jewish state."--The New York Times Book Review With his characteristic grace and lucidity, Howard M. Sachar, renowned author of thirteen earlier books on Middle Eastern and Jewish history, brings to life the complex and dramatic story of the friendships and fallings-out between Israel and the various European powers over the last half-century. Dr. Sachar chronicles the always uneasy relationship between Israel and Great Britain; its early love-affair and nasty break-up with France; the shifting Soviet policies toward Israel; and the unlikely emergence of Germany as the new nation's chief European benefactor. A master of historical narrative, Sachar once again enlightens us with fine scholarship, insightful analysis, and an unerring knowledge of human--and national--motivations. |