O Jerusalem! by Larry Collins
An immersive chronicle of the 1948 struggle for Jerusalem and the birth of Israel, weaving archival research with firsthand testimonies from Jews, Arabs, and departing British officials. It follows the UN partition vote, the collapse of the mandate, the sieges and perilous convoys, and the brutal street fighting between Jewish militias and the Arab Legion, while illuminating the dilemmas faced by leaders, soldiers, and civilians on both sides. The result is a vivid portrait of courage, chaos, and tragedy that shaped a city’s destiny and reshaped the Middle East.
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- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 600-700
- Original Language
- English
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- - Ô Jérusalem
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