Halkin, Hillel

Jabotinsky: A Life (Jewish Lives)

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ISBN 13:
9780300244380
author:
Halkin, Hillel
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Yale University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
21 x 14 centimetres
Genre:
Biography, Literary, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£12.86

Description

Vladimir Jabotinsky was a man of paradoxes and contradictions. This biography offers a fresh perspective on one of the most misunderstood figures in Zionist history. Hillel Halkin's account sets aside stereotypes to reveal Jabotinsky as a complex individual, with connections between his writing and politics that are both fascinating and thought-provoking. The book explores Jabotinsky's life, from his native city of Odessa to his novels and short stories, shedding light on the sometimes hidden links between his work and his political thought. A nuanced examination of Jabotinsky's career, including his tragic failure as a leader, and his unique position as both a territorial maximalist and a believer in democracy.

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