O Jerusalem
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This book recounts, moment by moment, the process that gave birth to the state of Israel. Collins & Lapierre weave a tapestry of shattered hopes, valor & fierce pride as the Arabs, Jews & British collide in their fight for control of Jerusalem. O Jerusalem!meticulously recreates this historic struggle. It penetrates the battle from the inside, exploring each party's interests, intentions & concessions as the city of their dreams teeters on the brink of destruction. From the Jewish fighters & 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 3-dimensional story of this high-stakes, emotional conflict.
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The book has 46 chapters, grouped into four parts:
1 A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance has six chapters.
2 A House Against Itself has eleven chapters.
3 A City Besieged has thirteen chapters.
4 A City Divided has sixteen chapters.
The book begins with a Prologue & ends with Epilogue, Index & relevant information categorized under Biographical Note Acknowledgements, Bibliography, Chapter Notes & Photo credits.
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