The triumph of military Zionism : nationalism and the origins of the Israeli right
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The triumph of military Zionism : nationalism and the origins of the Israeli right
(International library of political studies, 9)
I.B.Taurus, c2006
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Includes bibliographical references (p.260-267) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
A radical reappraisal of two key figures in the history of the Israeli Right, this is the first book to explore in depth the development of military Zionism, and gives important insights into the political status of Israel today. 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 He demonstrates through hitherto unpublished sources how Israel drifted away from Jabotinsky's ideas towards a maximalist Zionism because Begin's very selective interpretation of his mentor's words did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 addition to the study of Israel's political history will appeal to both Middle Eastern and military historians.
Table of Contents
Dedication
Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface for the Papeback Edition
Introduction
Prologue
The Parting of the Ways
The Road to Resignation
A Strange Odyssey
The National Revolutionary Legacy
The Challenge of the Revisionists
The Widening Schism
A New Psychological Race
Models for the Radicals
On Two Fronts
The Fall and Rise of the Maximalists
Raziel, Stern and Begin
The Confrontation
Postscript
References
Bibliography
Index
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