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O Jerusalem by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins (1988, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-100671662414
ISBN-139780671662417
eBay Product ID (ePID)1044428
Product Key Features
Book TitleO Jerusalem
Number of Pages640 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1988
TopicSocial History, Middle East / Israel & Palestine, Middle East / General, Jewish
GenreHistory
AuthorDominique Lapierre, Larry Collins
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.5 in
Item Weight24.6 Oz
Item Length8.4 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN87-038121
Reviews"Moving, fascinating, informative.... No other book on this subject...comes close to O Jerusalem!" -- Los Angeles Times, "A remarkable book...a history that not only clarifies the military and political events of the war but brings its human dimensions vividly to life." -- The National Observer, "It reads like a whodunit, and you turn page after page to see what happens next....The pace is so swift, the drama so heightened by alternating flashes of tragedy and comedy that one has to stop frequently to catch one's breath and marvel." -- The New York Times Book Review, "A story as dramatic, as miraculous, as full of wonders as any ever told." -- The New York Times Book Review
SynopsisNow a major motion picture, this remarkable classic recounts, moment by moment, the spellbinding process that gave birth to the state of Israel.Collins and Lapierre weave a brilliant tapestry of shattered hopes, fierce pride, and breathtaking valor as the Arabs, Jews, and British collide in their fight for control of Jerusalem. O Jerusalem! meticulously re-creates this historic struggle. Collins and Lapierre penetrate the battle from the inside, exploring each party's interests, intentions, and concessions as the city of all of their dreams teeters on the brink of destruction. From the Jewish fighters and their heroic commanders to the charismatic Arab chieftain whose death in battle doomed his cause but inspired a generation of Palestinians, O Jerusalem! tells the three-dimensional story of this high-stakes, emotional conflict. Now with a new introduction by Dominique Lapierre, O Jerusalem! remains, as ever, a towering testament to the fiery dawn of Israel and an unforgettable tale of faith and violence, of betrayal and indomitable courage., Now a major motion picture, this remarkable classic recounts, moment by moment, the spellbinding process that gave birth to the state of Israel. Collins and Lapierre weave a brilliant tapestry of shattered hopes, fierce pride, and breathtaking valor as the Arabs, Jews, and British collide in their fight for control of Jerusalem. O Jerusalem meticulously re-creates this historic struggle. Collins and Lapierre penetrate the battle from the inside, exploring each party's interests, intentions, and concessions as the city of all of their dreams teeters on the brink of destruction. From the Jewish fighters and their heroic commanders to the charismatic Arab chieftain whose death in battle doomed his cause but inspired a generation of Palestinians, O Jerusalem tells the three-dimensional story of this high-stakes, emotional conflict. Now with a new introduction by Dominique Lapierre, O Jerusalem remains, as ever, a towering testament to the fiery dawn of Israel and an unforgettable tale of faith and violence, of betrayal and indomitable courage., Now a major motion picture, this remarkable classic recounts, moment by moment, the spellbinding process that gave birth to the state of Israel. Authors Collins and Lapierre weave a brilliant tapestry of shattered hopes, fierce pride, and breathtaking valor as the Arabs, Jews, and British collide in their fight for control of Jerusalem. O Jerusalem! meticulously re-creates this historic struggle. Collins and Lapierre penetrate the battle from the inside, exploring each party's interests, intentions, and concessions as the city of all of their dreams teeters on the brink of destruction. From the Jewish fighters and their heroic commanders to the charismatic Arab chieftain whose death in battle doomed his cause but inspired a generation of Palestinians, O Jerusalem! tells the three-dimensional story of this high-stakes, emotional conflict. Now with a new introduction by Dominique Lapierre, O Jerusalem! remains, as ever, a towering testament to the fiery dawn of Israel and an unforgettable tale of faith and violence, of betrayal and indomitable courage.
LC Classification NumberDS126.99.J4C63 1988
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- 12 Feb, 2025
Perfect title.
A very good account of an important time in history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 May, 2019
Excellent read
Reads like a novel and gets you invested in real live people. Although mainly because the Jewish people won the actual war, it shows the behind the scene of all sides.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Dec, 2024
Love this book!
Love this book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Sep, 2021
O Jerusalem.
It a great classic about history of Israel.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 17 Jan, 2024
Compelling historical read
Well written, compelling historical detail.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
