ISBN: 9781400065325 - the balfour declaration: the origins of the arab-israeli conflict (12 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Winner of the National Jewish Book Award Issued in London in 1917, the Balfour Declaration was one of the key documents of the twentieth century. It committed Britain to supporting the establishment in Palestine of a National Home for the Jewish people, and its reverberations continue to be felt to this day. Now the entire fascinating story of the document is revealed in this impressive work of modern history. With new material retrieved from historical archives, Jonathan Schneer recounts in dramatic detail the public and private fight for a small strip of land in the Middle East, a battle that started when the Ottoman Empire took Germany's side in World War I. The key players in this conflict are rendered in nuanced and detailed relief: Sharif Hussein, the Arab leader who secretly sought British support; Chaim Weizmann, the Zionist folks-mensch who charmed British high society; T. E. Lawrence, the legendary British officer who set the desert on fire for the Arabs; and the other generals and prime ministers, soldiers and negotiators, who shed blood and cut deals to grab or give away the precious land. A book crucial to understanding the Middle East as it is today, The Balfour Declaration is a riveting volume about the ancient faiths and timeless treacheries that continue to drive global events.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Random House, 2010. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. First Edition, First Printing. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. 9.5 inches tall; 432 pages with Chapter Notes, Bibliography and Index. Illustrated with b/w portraits and photos. A thorough examination of the events leading to the 1917 Balfour Declaration, in which the British government expressed support for a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Schneer delves into the political maneuvering, diplomatic negotiations, and motivations that shaped the declaration, offering a nuanced view of its lasting impact on the Middle East. Schneer highlights the complexities of British foreign policy during World War I, focusing on key figures such as Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann and Sharif Hussein of Mecca, who sought Arab independence. He also explores the geopolitical factors, including the British desire for Jewish support from the U.S. and Russia, that influenced their decision-making during the war. The book reveals the secretive nature of the negotiations, and the conflicting promises made to both Arabs and Jews. Schneer argues that the declaration, shaped by strategic interests rather than idealism, was vague in its treatment of Arab rights, laying the groundwork for future tensions in the region. Subjects: Middle Eastern History, British Imperialism, Zionism, Arab Nationalism, World War I, Historical Nonfiction, Political History.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. hardback, octavo, first American edition, small bookplate of a previous owner to the front pastedown, the contents otherwise clean and unmarked and the binding tight./ The unclipped pictorial dust jacket is very well preserved. Illustrated with b&w plates, maps, xxix + 432pp.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 464 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.75 inches. In Stock.