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Weathered by Miracles
Thomas A. Idinopulos
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Description for Weathered by Miracles
Paperback. In this narrative history from Bonaparte and Muhammad Ali to Ben-Gurion and the Mufti, Mr. Idinopulos describes the extraordinary transformation of modern Palestine. "Elegant, readable..refreshingly unmarred by the partisanship that has so marked much writing about the subject."-New York Times Book Review. Num Pages: 299 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBP; HBJF1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 149 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
Canaan, Land of Israel, the Holy Land, Bibleland—Palestine. Many names for a small speck of earth, no bigger than Wales or Massachusetts. This land has suffered most of the world’s conquerors, from the Babylonians to the British, only to brighten its aura of sanctity for millions of Muslims, Christians, and Jews to the present day. In Weathered by Miracles, Thomas Idinopulos tells the story of that one explosive moment in Palestine’s long history that began with Napoleon’s invasion of the Middle East in 1798 and concluded with the founding of the Jewish state of Israel in 1948. Here was the ... Read more
Canaan, Land of Israel, the Holy Land, Bibleland—Palestine. Many names for a small speck of earth, no bigger than Wales or Massachusetts. This land has suffered most of the world’s conquerors, from the Babylonians to the British, only to brighten its aura of sanctity for millions of Muslims, Christians, and Jews to the present day. In Weathered by Miracles, Thomas Idinopulos tells the story of that one explosive moment in Palestine’s long history that began with Napoleon’s invasion of the Middle East in 1798 and concluded with the founding of the Jewish state of Israel in 1948. Here was the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Ivan R Dee, Inc United States
Number of pages
299
Condition
New
Number of Pages
299
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9781566632690
SKU
V9781566632690
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About Thomas A. Idinopulos
Thomas A. Idinopulos, who teaches religion at Miami University in Ohio, is also the author of the widely praised Jerusalem.
Reviews for Weathered by Miracles
Concise, factual, and revealing history...ranks high as a balanced and highly readable guide.
Alexander Zvielli
Journal Of The Royal Musical Association
A vivid portrait and a sad story of miscalculations and wasted opportunities.
CHOICE
Lucidly written, this is a thorough overview of the conflict over a pivotally important strip of land.
Jewish Book World ... Read more
Alexander Zvielli
Journal Of The Royal Musical Association
A vivid portrait and a sad story of miscalculations and wasted opportunities.
CHOICE
Lucidly written, this is a thorough overview of the conflict over a pivotally important strip of land.
Jewish Book World ... Read more