To the Promised Land

by David J. Goldberg

Zionism is probably the most controversial and emotive word in the contemporary lexicon. Like "Marxism", it is bandied about as a term of praise or abuse, with little or no understanding of, or... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140125124
• ISBN13: 9780140125122
• Release Date: May 1997
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

An Intellectual History of Zionism

Jabotinsky was a writer of deep thought and conviction. He saw, almost alone, that the Palestinians would not just "fold their tents and steal away into the night." His strategy of "the Iron Wall" is the one followed by zionist movement and the state of israel ever since the 1930's. He *was* however also an avowed admirer of fascism.Goldberg may idealize Ben-Gurion-he discusses his personal relationship with the late Prime Minister in his introductory comments. But this is a solid intellectual history of zionism in all its aspects up to 1948.It's concluding paragraph reads like a preamble to "post-zionism." I recommend this book along with Benjamin Beit-Hallahmi's ORIGINAL SINS.