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| O Jerusalem
| | Larry Collins
| This remarkable classic recounts, moment by moment, the spellbinding process that gave birth to the state of Israel. Collins & Lapierre weave a brilliant tapestry of shattered hopes, fierce pride & breathtaking valor as the Arabs, Jews & British collide in their fight for control of Jerusalem. O Jerusalem! meticulously recreates this historic struggle. Collins & Lapierre penetrate the battle from the inside, exploring each party's interests, intentions & concessions as the city of all 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 three-dimensional story of this high-stakes, emotional conflict.
The book has forty-six chapters, grouped into four parts:
Part One: A Time to Mourn and a Time to Dance has six chapters.
Part Two: A House Against Itself has eleven chapters.
Part Three: A City Besieged has thirteen chapters.
Part Four: 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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