This book is a must read for anyone wishing to have a foundational, unbiased understanding of the conflicts underwriting the situation in modern Israel and the middle east. Before my trip, my wife and I had read the book and agreed that it was an amazing story. This book not only offers a detailed and understandable account of Israel & Jerusalem's history from 70 AD to the electrifying events of 1947-1948, it also contains some of the finest creative and simultaneously journalistic nonfiction ever written. O Jerusalem: A thrilling mystery for Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (A Mary Russell & Sherlock Holmes Mystery Book 5), Allison & Busby; UK ed. Israel's national survival turned out to be "a very close run thing", with much Jewish heroism and much Jewish blood shed. "Moving, fascinating, informative.... No other book on this subject...comes close to O Jerusalem! The author tells the history of the complex relationships that existed between long-dead peoples in a manner that makes them seem human and understandable. .
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How did this small, remote town become the Holy City, the 'centre of the world' and now the key to peace in the Middle East? ", "A remarkable book...a history that not only clarifies the military and political events of the war but brings its human dimensions vividly to life. Please try your request again later. .
Titans of History: The Giants Who Made Our World, The Ratline: Love, Lies and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive, The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company, If you want to understand the Middle East, read this. Please try again. . It answers many questions and raises as many as it answers. . . I love the two guides they had who were anything but dour and the story line was interesting. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. It is not a novel and it takes thoughtful reading, but seems well researched and reflects good scholarship. I have to admit that I already have a library on Israel, but this is without taking any sides, true details, so absorbing! It was only when I found a print version I realised that the extensive and very helpful foot notes were printed below the relevant pages- rather than waiting for Kindle to load the notes and then recover from the following (all too frequent) crash.
Please try again. I would have liked this, but this was not the aim of the book. Compelling History - A Foundation for Today, Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2014, Written by two journalists this volume conveys in a fascinationg way, the history of Israel's becoming an independant ste in 1948. So much for earlier societies being primitive. Meticulously researched." . O Jerusalem: A novel of suspense featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. . 4.5 out of 5 stars 183 ratings. Here is the classic retelling of the spellbinding events of the birth of Israel. The author is neither an Abdullah nor a Finkelman.
Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Gripping account of the battle for Jerusalem in 1948 as the British left and Israel declared herself an independent state. Collins and Lapierre's story is the fruit of five years of intensive research and many thousands of interviews. . Weidenfeld & Nicolson; 01 Edition (January 27, 2011), Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2019. Their arrival coincides with a rash of unsolved murders that has baffled the authorities, yet no one is too pleased at Holmes’s insistence on reconstructing the most recent homicide in the desert where it occurred. Vastly enjoyable." Israel's national survival turned out to be "a very close run thing", with much Jewish heroism and much Jewish blood shed. It's hard for me to read claptrap like this so I didn't even finish it. . Her writing is intelligent, knowledgeable, time and place, genuine historical period and events. The author's analysis of war and politics throughout the great sweep of the Jerusalem story is excellent and insightful . Jerusalem: A Cookbook - Kindle edition by Ottolenghi, Yotam, Tamimi, Sami. Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2016. I doubt if 1% of people in the western world are aware of what went on in 1947/8 . The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of 924 pages and is available in Paperback format. As a college journalism professor, I recommend this book to any of my students who desire to rise above the quagmire of biased "media" and become true chroniclers of human events and compelling history. Amazon Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $7.59 — — Paperback "Please retry" $17.25 .
--. --This text refers to the, ''It reads like a whodunit, and you turn page after page to see what happens next....The pace is so swift, the drama so heightened by alternating flashes of tragedy and comedy that one has to stop frequently to catch one's breath and marvel.'' The country they chose, or rather Mary chose, was Palestine.
I learned much history, such as Golda Meir's fundraising in the United States. Detailed, comprehensive and unbiased account. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}Ask Alexa to read your book with Audible integration or text-to-speech.
He was for more than ten years a foreign correspondent in North Africa, the Middle East and Europe, first for UPI and then for Newsweek, for which he was Paris Bureau chief. . Amazon Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $6.62 — — Audible Audiobook, Unabridged "Please retry" $0.00 . The book was delivered both promptly and with a kind note from the supplier wishing me enjoyment in reading same.
It is fast paced, moving back and forth from the Jewish side to the Arab sides, describing the strategies, strengths,and weaknesses of both, from the months leading up to the UN partition vote, to the excruciating war that followed. This is one of a series of spin-off Sherlock Holmes novels, where the relatively elderly detective partners young theology student Mary Russell. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the Kindle edition of this book. Do not expect to be any clearer on who is to blame or who has real claim to the land. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Happily I can report that this meets these criterions. Free download or read online O Jerusalem pdf (ePUB) book. He recites stories from the Old Testament as if they were literal truth, including swallowing Exodus whole, something for which most archaeologists agree there is absolutely NO historical basis. It gives the anachronistic impression that the ancient Hebrews talked in Tudor English! To see what has been accomplished by the Israeli community in 60+ years is truly incredible. Personally, I now know why my husband felt strongly about Clark Clifford who had been a force in recognizing Israel.
Laurie R King is one of my favourite authors, and this is one of my favourite books in the series so far, it fills in some background of events from The Beekeepers Apprentice, gives us a glimpse of the softer side of Sherlock Holmes. meticulously re-creates this historic struggle.
-- Chris Burgess The Examiner (Ireland) 20120303 This is a city that has survived Hell, and Montefiore takes you to the heart of it. Jerusalem: The Biography was a worldwide best seller.
There was a problem loading your book clubs. At various stages in its history, Muslims, Christians and Jews all lived together in peace and shared the holy sites. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 October 2018, Not as good as Freedom at midnight but still readable, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 November 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 March 2011. .orange-text-color {font-weight:bold; color: #FE971E;}View high quality images that let you zoom in to take a closer look. Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2018. I love these books. All the first person accounts of the events add to the well balanced telling of the events. There's a problem loading this menu right now. As a writer, Montefiore has an elegant turn of phrase and an unerring ear for the anecdote that will cut to the heart of a story. . Please try your request again later. It also tries to give a human touch to explanations and a bit of history of some of the animosities in the area, which are still very valid today. In fact, when compared with the carnage visited on it by the Romans, Crusaders, Albanians and, in the 12th century, the teenage King of Norway, the last 100 years there have been relatively peaceful. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
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