Against our better judgment : the hidden history of how the U.S. was used to create Israel
Weir, Alison (Journalist)2014
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"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 diplom
Main title:
Author:
Weir, Alison (Journalist), author
Imprint:
[Charleston, N.C.] : [CreateSpace], [2014]
Collation:
vii, 240 pages ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781495910920 ((paperback))
Dewey class:
327.7305694327.7305 WEI
LC class:
E184.36.P64
Language:
English
Subject:
Zionists -- Political activity -- United StatesLobbying -- United StatesJews -- United States -- Politics and governmentHistoryAsian historyHistory of the AmericasPolitical science & theoryInternational relationsMiddle Eastern historyIsraelUnited States of America, USA20th century, c 1900 to c 1999United States -- Foreign relations -- IsraelIsrael -- Foreign relations -- United StatesDiplomatic relationsJews -- Politics and governmentLobbyingZionists -- Political activityIsraelUnited States
BRN:
300247
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