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The Triumph of Military Zionism: Nationalism and the Origins of the Israeli Right
Colin Shindler
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Paperback. Examines Israel's shift to the right at the hands of Menachem Begin, the supposed 'disciple' of Vladimir Jabotinsky. This book challenges the conventional wisdom that Begin was the natural heir to Jabotinsky. It demonstrates how Israel drifted away from Jabotinsky's ideas towards a maximalist Zionism. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; JPFN; JW. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
Why did Israel shift from a state based on pioneering egalitarianism and 'making the desert bloom' to one which is chiefly known for its military prowess? "The Triumph of Military Zionism" examines Israel's shift to the right at the hands of Menachem Begin, the supposed 'disciple' of Vladimir Jabotinsky. Shindler's book uses original research to challenge the conventional wisdom that Begin was the natural heir to Jabotinsky. He demonstrates through hitherto unpublished sources how Israel drifted away from Jabotinsky's ideas towards a maximalist Zionism because Begin's very selective interpretation of his mentor's words did not reflect Jabotinsky's intentions. This invaluable ... Read more
Why did Israel shift from a state based on pioneering egalitarianism and 'making the desert bloom' to one which is chiefly known for its military prowess? "The Triumph of Military Zionism" examines Israel's shift to the right at the hands of Menachem Begin, the supposed 'disciple' of Vladimir Jabotinsky. Shindler's book uses original research to challenge the conventional wisdom that Begin was the natural heir to Jabotinsky. He demonstrates through hitherto unpublished sources how Israel drifted away from Jabotinsky's ideas towards a maximalist Zionism because Begin's very selective interpretation of his mentor's words did not reflect Jabotinsky's intentions. This invaluable ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848850248
SKU
V9781848850248
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About Colin Shindler
Colin Shindler is a Fellow in Israeli Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. He was formerly the editor of the 'Jewish Quarterly' and 'Judaism Today'. He is author of 'Land Beyond Promise' and 'Ploughshares into Swords'.
Reviews for The Triumph of Military Zionism: Nationalism and the Origins of the Israeli Right
"'One of the most illuminating books in its field for years' - Geoffrey Wheatcroft, Times Literary Supplement 'Thorough and provoking. At the heart of Colin Shindler's book is how and why Israel transformed itself from a socialist state, based on pioneering egalitarianism, to one of the right. But it is Shindler's critical analysis of the relationship between Jabotinsky and Begin ... Read more