num_pages: 640
description: Brilliant orator, statesman &amp; writer, Abba Eban reveals in depth his personal life story as well as his political life story &amp; his political contribution of the State of Israel &amp; important role on contemporary internat'l affairs. He frankly describes leading statesman of the period, gives insight into the intricacies of diplomatic manoeuvering, &amp; vividly depicts the ordeals &amp; achievements of modern Israel since its establishment.Divided childhood From Cambridge to Cairo 1934-40 The road to Jerusalem 1941-45The break in the clouds 1945-47Present at the birth 1947-48The first flush of statehood 1948-50Story of a mission 1950-56Explosion at Suez 1956-57End of a mission: first steps in politics 1957-60Seven ministerial years 1960-66The foreign ministry 1966-67Nasser toward the brink 1967 Negotiations in three cities 1967Days of decision June 1967A political success 1967 Jarring, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon &amp; "242" 1967-70The twilight years 1971-72Year of wrath 1973 The Geneva conference disengagement &amp; cabinet changes 1974In retrospectIndex
language: English
title: Abba Eban: An Autobiography
titlecomplete: Abba Eban: An Autobiography
genres: Autobiography, Biography, History, Israel
ratings_count: 40
publisher: Random House, Inc. (NY)