Introduction to Zionism and Israel
Subtitle: from ideology to history
By: Dan Cohn-Sherbok
Publisher: Continuum International Pub. Group; Continuum International Pub.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 250
ISBN-13: 9781441127570; 9781441160621
Subjects: Zionism; Arab-Israeli conflict; History
Description: "In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in Middle Eastern affairs. The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is a constant theme on television and in newspapers. The images of heavily armed soldiers facing young Palestinian children hurling stones -- like Goliath facing David -- have evoked dismay and consternation. Throughout the world, anger has been expressed at the Jewish nation. Yet there is considerable misunderstanding about the origins and ideology of the Zionist movement and the transformation of these ideas into historical events. This volume seeks to provide a concise and comprehensive guide to the development of Zionism from its inception in the nineteenth century and the history of the Jewish state until the present day."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Table of contents: title: The emergence of secular Zionism; title: Religious and spiritual Zionism; title: Christian Zionism; title: Early political steps; title: Congress and aftermath; title: The question of East Africa; title: Aftermath of Herzl's death; title: Aftermath of the First World War; title: Continuing conflict; title: Revolt against the British; title: The Arab-Israeli conflict; title: Beyond the Sinai crisis; title: Beyond the Six Day War; title: The Arab uprising; title: The road to peace; title: Negotiations and crisis; title: A new stage of conflict.