Bibliograph

Against our better judgment, the hidden history of how the U.S. was used to create Israel, Alison Weir

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Against our better judgment, the hidden history of how the U.S. was used to create Israel, Alison Weir

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eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-240) and index

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Against our better judgment

Responsibility statement

Alison Weir

Sub title

the hidden history of how the U.S. was used to create Israel

Summary

Soon after WWII, US statesman Dean Acheson warned that creating Israel on land already inhabited by Palestinians would "imperil" both American and all Western interests in the region. Despite warnings such as this one, President Truman supported establishing a Jewish state on land primarily inhabited by Muslims and Christians. Few Americans today are aware that US support enabled the creation of modern Israel. Even fewer know that US politicians pushed this policy over the forceful objections of top diplomatic and military experts. As this work demonstrates, these politicians were bombarded by a massive pro-Israel lobbying effort that ranged from well-funded and very public Zionist organizations to an "elitist secret society" whose members included Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis. This book brings together meticulously sourced evidence to illuminate a reality that differs starkly from the prevailing narrative. It provides a clear view of the history that is key to understanding one of the most critically important political issues of our day

Target audience

adult

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