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Two Rothschilds and the Land of Israel
. 1978, bright clean copy, with light wear to dustjacket, no markings, Professional booksellers since 1981
- GenresHistory
1000 pages, Hardcover
First published May 28, 1978
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Simon Schama
81 books1,041 followersSir Simon Michael Schama is an English historian and television presenter. He specialises in art history, Dutch history, Jewish history, and French history. He is a Professor of History and Art History at Columbia University.
Schama first came to public attention with his history of the French Revolution titled Citizens, published in 1989. He is also known for writing and hosting the 15-part BBC television documentary series A History of Britain (2000—2002), as well as other documentary series such as The American Future: A History (2008) and The Story of the Jews (2013).
Schama was knighted in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Schama first came to public attention with his history of the French Revolution titled Citizens, published in 1989. He is also known for writing and hosting the 15-part BBC television documentary series A History of Britain (2000—2002), as well as other documentary series such as The American Future: A History (2008) and The Story of the Jews (2013).
Schama was knighted in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
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August 30, 2014
This is a meticulously researched book on the role that Baron Edmond and his son James played in the founding of a Jewish Homeland in Palestine.
Over roughly 75 years, the Rothschilds donated over $50 million to promote agricultural colonies and power generation in Israel. As important as their financial generosity was their intelligence in planning and supervision. They sent agronomists from France to train the settlers, start an agricultural college and develop crop varieties suited to the conditions in Palestine. They ensured that the agricultural colonies followed sound business and accounting practices.
The story of Israel is not simply about Zionist ideology and conflicts with the indigenous Muslims. It is above all about a movement that began with settlers and agriculture before moving on to creating a state and developing an industrial economy.
This book is one of Schama's best. I recommend this highly for anyone interested in the Middle East or the remarkable Rothschilds.
Over roughly 75 years, the Rothschilds donated over $50 million to promote agricultural colonies and power generation in Israel. As important as their financial generosity was their intelligence in planning and supervision. They sent agronomists from France to train the settlers, start an agricultural college and develop crop varieties suited to the conditions in Palestine. They ensured that the agricultural colonies followed sound business and accounting practices.
The story of Israel is not simply about Zionist ideology and conflicts with the indigenous Muslims. It is above all about a movement that began with settlers and agriculture before moving on to creating a state and developing an industrial economy.
This book is one of Schama's best. I recommend this highly for anyone interested in the Middle East or the remarkable Rothschilds.
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