Larry Collins
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| Title | : | Ô Jérusalem |
| Author | : | Larry Collins |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 924 pages |
| Published | : | January 18th 2006 by Distribooks Inc. (first published 1972) |
| Categories | : | History. Nonfiction. Cultural. Israel. Literature. Jewish |
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This book recounts, moment by moment, the process that gave birth to the state of Israel. Collins & Lapierre weave a tapestry of shattered hopes, valor & fierce pride as the Arabs, Jews & British collide in their fight for control of Jerusalem. O Jerusalem! meticulously recreates this historic struggle. It penetrates the battle from the inside, exploring each party's interests, intentions & concessions as the city of their dreams teeters on the brink of destruction. From the Jewish fighters & their heroic commanders to the Arab chieftain whose death in battle doomed his cause along with the Mufti of Jerusalem's support for Hitler and the extermination of the Jews, but inspired a generation of Palestinians, O Jerusalem! tells the 3-dimensional story of this high-stakes, emotional conflict.Present Books Concering Ô Jérusalem
| Original Title: | O Jerusalem! |
| ISBN: | 2266161113 (ISBN13: 9782266161114) |
| Edition Language: | French |
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Ratings: 4.3 From 3128 Users | 282 ReviewsEvaluate Out Of Books Ô Jérusalem
O Jerusalem is yet another proof of Collins and Lapierre's amazing skills of narration. They remind us once again that there is a story in history. A gripping narrative, quite unbiased (although not completely), painstakingly recreates the events around the birth of Israel, with a dramatic flair that is typical of the pair.Wonderfully written account of Israel's war for independence 1947 -48. What I particularly liked about it is the objective view of the conflict from all sides. Having just returned from Jerusalem, where I stayed right inside Jaffa's Gate, the descriptions of the fighting were very real to me.
My obsession with Israel continues. O Jerusalem traces, with a staggering amount of detail, the history of the creation of the state of Israel. Beginning with the UN partition of Palestine on November 29, 1947 - which ended 30 years of British mandate and subsequent control after WWI - through a second ceasefire between Jewish and Arab forces on July 19th, 1948, the story seems truly to have been written by an omnipotent author that somehow was present at every battle, meeting, negotiation,
Very well written. Almost a page turner on a very serious subject. The coming into being of Israel in 1947/1948. Very, very detailed though. Too much to my liking. The authors spoke to many people who were in charge back then both on Arab, Israel, UK and US side. A great achievement. They tell the story almost hour by hour and even describe what clothes people were wearing. Rather unbiased. Great novel, a less great history book. I was looking for a broader view on Jerusalem and the conflict in
This book documents the Jewish struggle to create the tiny state of Israel and the struggle of the Arabs and British to crush it, with particular focus on Jerusalem. It contains some interesting accounts and much interesting information, but it is not without its flaws.Beginning with the decision at the United Nations at Flushing Meadow to accept the re-partition of the Land of Israel into two states, one Jewish and one Arab, and the violent Arab reaction, it leaves out the fact the Britain's
One of the best books written on the Israeli War of Independence and the birth of a nation. Written in the journalistic style of the authors, it documents on a day-to-day and a street-by-street basis the battle for Jerusalem in 1948, when Israel came into existence!
This is an account of the war for the independence of Israel which focuses on the struggle between the British and the various Jewish and Moslem armies for Jerusalem. I was impressed by the effort made by the authors to be balanced, not painting any side as being totally good or bad.A older friend of mine, Andre, was involved in the events following this war, becoming himself an officer in the Israeli army during the war of independence. Polish and a communist, he fought in the southern army,
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