Howard Morley Sachar was een Amerikaanse historicus, gespecialiseerd in de moderne Europese en Midden-Oosterse geschiedenis. Zijn uitgebreide oeuvre, bestaande uit zestien boeken en talrijke wetenschappelijke artikelen, wordt gekenmerkt door diepgaand inzicht en een analytische benadering van historische gebeurtenissen. Sachars geschriften werpen licht op de complexe politieke en sociale processen die de moderne wereld hebben gevormd. Zijn werk blijft een waardevolle bron voor zowel academici als het grote publiek.
A sequel to Sachar's "History of Israel: From the Rise of Zionism to Our Time", this volume provides an analysis of the conflicts, difficulties and achievements of the state since the Yom Kippur War of 1973.
First published in 1976, Howard M. Sachar’s A History of From the Rise of Zionism to Our Time was regarded one of the most valuable works available detailing the history of this still relatively young country. Decades later, readers can again be immersed in this monumental work.The second edition of this volume covers topics such as the first of the Aliyahs in the 1880s; the rise of Jewish nationalism; the beginning of the political Zionist movement and, later, how the movement changed after Theodor Herzl; the Balfour Declaration; the factors that led to the Arab-Jewish confrontation; Palestine and its role both during the Second World War and after; the war of independence and the many wars that followed it over the next few decades; and the development of the Israeli republic and the many challenges it faced, both domestic and foreign, and still faces today.This is a truly enriching and exhaustive history of a nation that holds claim to one of the most complicated and controversial histories in the world.
Set in the aftermath of World War I, the narrative explores the rise and fall of democratic ideals in Europe, particularly through the lens of its Jewish minority. Howard M. Sachar highlights the precarious position of this group amidst shifting political landscapes and examines the impact of charismatic leaders like Bela Kun, Rosa Luxemburg, Léon Blum, and Sigmund Freud. Their experiences foreshadow the democratic failures that would lead to the rise of Nazism, providing a rich and insightful portrayal of a transformative period in modern history.
The distinguished historian of the Jewish people, Howard M. Sachar, gives us a comprehensive and enthralling chronicle of the achievements and traumas of the Jews over the last four hundred years. Tracking their fate from Western Europe s age of mercantilism in the seventeenth century to the... číst celé
Offering a clear and compelling exploration of the Jewish state, this book provides essential background for understanding its complexities. It presents accessible insights that enhance appreciation of the historical and cultural context surrounding Israel, making it a valuable resource for readers seeking to deepen their knowledge of this significant topic.
When this encyclopedic history of the Jews was first published in 1958, it was hailed as one of the great works of its kind, a study that not only chronicled an assailed and enduring people, but assessed its astonishing impact on the modern world. Now this scholarly and comprehensive book has been massively revised and updated by its author, a professor of modern history at the George Washington University and one of the most respected authorities on the lives and times of the Jewish people.The new edition casts additional light on the milestones of the Jewish saga from the eighteenth century to the close of the twentieth: the Jews' emergence from the ghetto and into the heart of Western society, the debate between the voices of tradition, assimilation, and Zionism; virtual destruction during the Holocaust; and troubled rebirth in Israel. Here, too, are evocative portraits of today's disapora, from the Jews of America to the embattled communities of the former Soviet Union and the Third World.
Focusing on the political assassinations that shaped twentieth-century Europe, Howard M. Sachar offers a compelling exploration of the continent's tumultuous history from 1918 to 1939. This innovative narrative intertwines key events and figures, revealing how these tragic incidents influenced the political landscape and societal changes of the era. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, the book presents a unique perspective on the impact of violence and political turmoil in shaping modern Europe.
Obsáhlá kniha seznamuje s historií Izraele od vzniku politického sionismu v 19. století až do současnosti. Nejsou to jen dějiny válek, jsou to i dějiny nesmírné touhy židovského národa po vlastní zemi, dějiny budování prosperujícího hospodářství, osidlování a vytváření vztahů Izraele k okolnímu světu.
