Edelheit, Hershel, Edelheit, Abraham J
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This two-part volume deals with the emergence of Zionism from its earliest precursors to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. Part One in
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cludes a general review of Zionist history based on both primary and secondary sources and examines key historiographical issues raised by studying modern Jewish nationalism. Part Two, the dictionary, provides an alphabetical listing of phrases, organizations, and other significant terms related to Zionism. Major entries include a general overview and tabular data of all material given over to quantification or graphic presentation. The text is illustrated throughout with photographs, facsimile documents, line art, and tables and graphs. It was named a Choice Outstanding Academic Book of 2001.
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