Churchill and the Jews: A Lifelong Friendship by Martin Gilbert (English) Paperb

Description: Churchill and the Jews by Martin Gilbert, Fellow Martin Gilbert An insightful history of Churchill's lifelong commitment—both public and private—to the Jews and Zionism, and of his outspoken opposition to anti-SemitismWinston Churchill's commitment to Jewish rights, to Zionism, and ultimately to the State of Israel never wavered. In 1922, he established on the bedrock of international law the right of Jews to emigrate to Palestine. During his meeting with David Ben-Gurion in 1960, Churchill presented the Israeli prime minister with an article he had written about Moses, praising the patriarch. In between these events he fought harder and more effectively for the Jewish people than the world has ever realized.Drawing on a wide range of archives and private papers, speeches, newspaper coverage, and wartime correspondence, Churchill's official biographer, Sir Martin Gilbert, explores the origins, implications, and results of Churchill's determined commitment to Jewish rights, opening a window on an underappreciated and heroic aspect of the brilliant politician's life and career. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An insightful history of Churchills lifelong commitment--both public and private--to the Jews and Zionism, and of his outspoken opposition to anti-Semitism Winston Churchills commitment to Jewish rights, to Zionism, and ultimately to the State of Israel never wavered. In 1922, he established on the bedrock of international law the right of Jews to emigrate to Palestine. During his meeting with David Ben-Gurion in 1960, Churchill presented the Israeli prime minister with an article he had written about Moses, praising the patriarch. In between these events he fought harder and more effectively for the Jewish people than the world has ever realized. Drawing on a wide range of archives and private papers, speeches, newspaper coverage, and wartime correspondence, Churchills official biographer, Sir Martin Gilbert, explores the origins, implications, and results of Churchills determined commitment to Jewish rights, opening a window on an underappreciated and heroic aspect of the brilliant politicians life and career. Author Biography Sir Martin Gilbert was knighted in 1995 "for services to British history and international relations." The author of an eight-volume biography of Winston Churchill, among his other books are Churchill: A Life, The First World War, The Second World War, and most recently The Somme. He lives in London, England. Review "Gilberts deep, lifelong scholarship and knowledge of his subject lend his book both authority and accessibility." --Kirkus Reviews "A must-read for those interested in Churchill and in Jewish history." --Publishers Weekly Review Quote "Gilberts deep, lifelong scholarship and knowledge of his subject lend his book both authority and accessibility."-Kirkus Reviews"A must-read for those interested in Churchill and in Jewish history."-Publishers Weekly Excerpt from Book Chapter One Details ISBN0805088644 Author Fellow Martin Gilbert Short Title CHURCHILL & THE JEWS Language English ISBN-10 0805088644 ISBN-13 9780805088649 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 Residence London, ENK Birth 1936 Subtitle A Lifelong Friendship DOI 10.1604/9780805088649 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2008-09-02 NZ Release Date 2008-09-02 US Release Date 2008-09-02 UK Release Date 2008-09-02 Pages 400 Publisher St Martins Press Publication Date 2008-09-02 Imprint St Martins Press DEWEY 320.54095694 Illustrations Illustrations; Maps Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:18332201;

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