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 might - as dramatically demonstrated
most recently in Gaza? "The Triumph of Military Zionism" examines
Israel's shift to the right at the hands of Menachem Begin, the
supposed "disciple" of Vladimir Jabotinsky.
In this new and revised edition of his definitive history of the
subject Colin Shindler uses original research to challenge the
conventional wisdom that Begin was the natural heir to Jabotinsky.
Drawing on hitherto unpublished sources he demonstrates how Israel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, as well as anyone with an
interest in the defining conflict of the current and, undoubtedly,
future generations.
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