The dream of Zion : the story of the first Zionist Congress / Lawrence J. Epstein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Epstein, Lawrence J. (Lawrence Jeffrey), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Zionist Congress--(1st : 1897 : Basel, Switzerland).

Zionist Congress.

Zionism--History.

Zionism.

History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xxi, 150 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2016]

Summary:

"The Dream of Zion tells the story of the Jewish political effort to restore their ancient nation. At the First Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, in August 1897 Theodor Herzl convened a meeting that founded what became the World Zionist Organization. As debates continue to swirl around Israel, this book opens a window into its founding"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. The Birth of Zionism

2. The Sad-Eyed Prophet: Theodor Herzl's Mission

3. With Eyes Toward Zion: The Many Routes to Basel

4. Trembling Before History: The Three Days of the Congress

5. Zion's Flame: Reactions Around the World

6. Echoes of the Dream: The Legacy of the First Zionist Congress

Chronology

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781442254664

1442254661

OCLC:

922639585

Online:

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