Palestine and the Great Powers, 1945-1948

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Palestine and the Great Powers, 1945-1948
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael J. Cohen
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:434
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780691610696
ClassificationsDewey:956.9404
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 14 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

Cohen examines the struggle leading to the creation of the state of Israel, placing British evacuation of Palestine in the context of Britain's postwar weakness. The author describes the policies and character of each of the major actors in his story--Bevin. Truman. Ben-Gurion, and the Mufti of Jerusalem. Originally published in 1982. The Princet