2012, ISBN: 9780316542326

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New York: Harper [An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers], 2009. Fifth printing [stated]. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. xiii, [3], 428, [4] pages. Illustrations. Map. Notes. Bibliograp… Mehr…

New York: Harper [An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers], 2009. Fifth printing [stated]. Hardcover. Very good/Very good. xiii, [3], 428, [4] pages. Illustrations. Map. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Signed by both authors on the fep. Allis Radosh has taught at Sarah Lawrence College and the City University of New York, and served as a program officer at the National Endowment for the Humanities. Ronald Radosh, professor emeritus of history at the City University of New York and adjunct senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, is the author or coauthor of fourteen books, including The Rosenberg File. He has written for The New Republic, National Review, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and many other publications. The Radoshes present a dramatic, in-depth account of President Truman's decision to recognize the state of Israel. A dramatic, detailed account of the events leading up to the creation of a Jewish homeland and the true story behind President Harry S. Truman's controversial decision to recognize of the State of Israel in 1948, drawn from Truman's long-lost diary entries and other previously unused archival materials. Extracted from a Jewish Book Council review found on-line by Noel Kriftcher (2012): Had Harry S. Truman not become America's accidental president, would the State of Israel have been created? This is the central question in the compelling, comprehensive history of Israel's birth, A Safe Haven: Harry Truman and the Founding of Israel. Authors Allis and Ronald Radosh offer a convincing defense of Truman, who was "guided by humanitarian and moral considerations," and as a politician, determined that recognizing Israel was "in the national interest of the United States." The modern story of Israel begins with Franklin Delano Roosevelt. His effective leadership in World War II compromised his health, and suddenly, in 1945, President Roosevelt was dead. By late 1944, one of the final years of the war, Roosevelt and the Allies faced a complex challenge. European Jewry, the displaced, surviving victims of the Nazis, invoked both sympathy and discomfort, and Roosevelt attempted to balance humanitarian concerns against an effort to protect American interests in the oil-rich Arab states. Despite having run for president on a Democratic Party platform promising the establishment of a Jewish commonwealth in Palestine, Roosevelt offered ambiguous if not contradictory promises to Ibn Saud of Arabia and to Congressional leaders. His vacillation led to unclear goals and confusing national objectives. When Harry S. Truman suddenly became president, a position he had never intended to assume, he discovered he "would find it impossible to live with FDR's obfuscations." Unclear about Roosevelt's commitments regarding Palestine, Truman became president having been excluded from many of his predecessor's foreign policy decisions, including commitments regarding Palestine. Truman, a Baptist, maintained that Jews were destined to return to Judea, and he was on record as early as May, 1939 as supporting the settlement of Jewish immigrants in Palestine. Contrasting Truman's unambiguous advocacy for a Jewish homeland with Roosevelt's private vacillations, it became likely that Truman's sympathies would lead to a consistent national policy supportive of a Jewish Commonwealth in Palestine, although both Roosevelt and Truman shared the desire to avoid using America's military force in Palestine at all costs. The authors recount the political strategies and intrigues which ensued during the post-war years, as Truman attempted to exercise his personal persuasive power on behalf of American policy in a world that was rapidly changing. He was opposed by the British, who, led by Ernest Bevin, undermined attempts to arrive at a mediated settlement to the Palestine issue. They were motivated perhaps by anti-Semitism, or Britain's dependence on oil, but certainly from reluctance to lose a final vestige of imperialistic control. Yet surprisingly, Truman was also undermined by the U.S. State Department, which succumbed to Arab demands in contravention to the president's stated foreign policy initiatives. Truman's courage and political skill at this time form an important part of the story of Israel's birth, and a mere ten minutes after Israel declared its independence, President Truman himself announced the United States' recognition of the new nation. The authors' admiration for Truman is evident, but there are many lesser-known heroes in this history, notably Eddie Jacobson, Truman's former haberdashery partner and White House confidant. The richly textured portraits of these diverse contributors add to the delight of reading this book. The Radoshes conclude that if Truman had not become president when he did, Israel might not have been created, but even if their speculation is wrong, it is clear that it was Truman's resolute leadership, and his good heart, and his ability to inspire like-minded strategists that overcame resistance to a Jewish homeland., Harper [An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers], 2009, 3, Philadelphia: American Sunday School Union, 1837. First edition. Hardcover. Good. First edition. Scarce. 12mo. in marbled paper covered boards over brown muslin cloth spine, paper spine label. 160 pp. Frontispiece woodcut, one map integral and one additional small woodcut in the text. Well rubbed about the corners of the bpoards and the spine struip, chipping to the title label. Staining to the front free endpaper, less so to the first bank and diminishing on frontis and title. Scattered foxing. Short pencil-written poem on the verso of the front free endpaper. Offered with all faults., American Sunday School Union, 1837, 2.5, Little Brown and Company, 1976. 2nd printing. T 03/76.. Hard cover. Very good in very good dust jacket. Near fine. Minor lower page block: a random scratch more than a remainder mark. 1-inch red pen light mark, right page block. Minor surface wear to jacket.. 1 Red cloth over boards. Black spine title box. Gold titles. 561 p. B&W photos, end paper maps. Artwork frontispiece portrait, grayscale; color, another: jacket. Audience: General/trade. Biography beyond convention: "Lawrence of Arabia" or Thomas Edward Lawrence (1888-1935) of Great Britain, for many, became a legend, for others an enigma, and for still others, an irritant. A traveller and archaeologist, he is known for his personal transformation in melding himself into the cultures of the Middle East during the early 20th century era of Western Imperialism. He became "El Aurens", a daring warrior-leader, ridden with obsession. Researcher John Mack sets the changing scenes in a multidisciplinary arena of information., Little Brown and Company, 1976, 3.5<

2004, ISBN: 9780316542326

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Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1976. Fourth Printing [stated]. Hardcover. Good/Fair. Paul Koby (Author photograph). 24 cm. xxviii, 561, [3] pages. Endpaper maps. Illustrations. … Mehr…

Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1976. Fourth Printing [stated]. Hardcover. Good/Fair. Paul Koby (Author photograph). 24 cm. xxviii, 561, [3] pages. Endpaper maps. Illustrations. Bibliography. Index. Edges soiled, DJ worn, soiled, and small tears. DJ was gotten wet on the inside and discolored, with minor impact to cover. Inscribed by the author on the half-title page. Inscription reads To Bob With warm regards J Mack October 19, 1977. Laid in is a note to Dr. Dupont indicating that his is a gift from the author. John Edward Mack (October 4, 1929 - September 27, 2004) was an American psychiatrist, writer, and professor and the head of the department of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. In 1977, Mack won the Pulitzer Prize for his book A Prince of Our Disorder on T.E. Lawrence. As the head of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Mack's clinical expertise was in child psychology, adolescent psychology, and the psychology of religion. He was also known as a leading researcher on the psychology of teenage suicide and drug addiction, and he later became a researcher in the psychology of alien abduction experiences. In the 1980s, Mack interviewed many international political figures as part of his research into the root causes of the Cold War, including former United States President Jimmy Carter and the "father of the hydrogen bomb", Edward Teller. The author helps to define the relationship between Lawrence's inner life and his historically significant actions, between the private man and his public impact. First published in 1976, John Mack's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography humanely and objectively explores the relationship between T.E. Lawrence's inner life and his historically significant actions. Extensive research provides the basis for Mack's sensitive investigation of the psychological dimensions of Lawrence's personality and with the history, sociology, and politics of his time. Derived from a Kirkus review: Some years after the Arab Revolt, Faisal was asked to discuss the role of T. E. Lawrence in the war. "Lawrence?" he said, "He was a genius, of course, but not for this age. . . . A hundred years hence, perhaps two hundred years hence, he might be understood; but not today." John E. Mack's treatment of this perplexing, larger-than-life figure is frank in its admiration for a man whom he sees as not just a "hero" but also a "saint." Knightley and Simpson's 1970 Secret Lives of Lawrence of Arabia, which was based on newly released private papers and government documents, purported to expose Lawrence as a tool of British imperialism in the Mideast who quite simply hoodwinked the Arabs. Mack, a depth psychologist, finds rather that Lawrence used the British to aid the Arabs. He further marshals the biographical data into an argument for an unusually gifted, almost superhuman Lawrence obsessed from childhood with performing a great task: a need to imitate his boyhood idols from chansons de geste by freeing a people. Mack contends that his conscience was overdeveloped, citing his shame over his illegitimate origins and early religious training. Above all, he considers his achievement so astounding that it transcends the accusations of his many detractors. Faisal's assessment seems most apt. If Mack's psychological detection intensifies the mystery, his subtly layered portrait only increases our fascination with this most bizarre 20th century legend., Little, Brown and Company, 1976, 2.25<

2004, ISBN: 9780316542326

Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1976. First Edition. Fourth Printing. Hardcover. Good/Good. 24 cm. xxviii, 561, [3] pages. Endpaper Maps. Illustrations. Maps. Bibliography. Index… Mehr…

Boston, MA: Little, Brown and Company, 1976. First Edition. Fourth Printing. Hardcover. Good/Good. 24 cm. xxviii, 561, [3] pages. Endpaper Maps. Illustrations. Maps. Bibliography. Index. DJ worn, soiled, and edge tears. John Edward Mack (October 4, 1929 - September 27, 2004) was an American psychiatrist, writer, and professor and the head of the department of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. In 1977, Mack won the Pulitzer Prize for his book A Prince of Our Disorder on T.E. Lawrence. As the head of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Mack's clinical expertise was in child psychology, adolescent psychology, and the psychology of religion. He was also known as a leading researcher on the psychology of teenage suicide and drug addiction, and he later became a researcher in the psychology of alien abduction experiences. In 1959, Mack joined the United States Air Force, serving as a medic in Japan, where he rose to the rank of captain. In 1961 he returned from military service in Japan, continuing at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center and Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute receiving certification in child and adult psychoanalysis and psychotherapy. From 1964 Mack returned to Harvard Medical School, becoming a full professor at Harvard in 1972. In 1977, he became the Head of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, which position he occupied until his death in 2004. Mack published over 150 scientific articles and eleven books in his career. When this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography first appeared in 1976, it rescued T. E. Lawrence from the mythologizing that had seemed to be his fate. In it, John Mack humanely and objectively explores the relationship between Lawrence's inner life and his historically significant actions. Extensive interviews, far-flung correspondence, access to War Office dispatches and unpublished letters provide the basis for Mack's sensitive investigation of the psychiatric dimensions of Lawrence's personality. In addition, Mack examines the pertinent history, politics, and sociology of the time in order to weigh the real forces with which Lawrence contended and which impinged upon him. Derived from a Kirkus review: Some years after the Arab Revolt, Faisal was asked to discuss the role of T. E. Lawrence in the war. "Lawrence?" he said, "He was a genius, of course, but not for this age. . . . A hundred years hence, perhaps two hundred years hence, he might be understood; but not today." John E. Mack's treatment of this perplexing, larger-than-life figure is frank in its admiration for a man whom he sees as not just a "hero" but also a "saint." Mack, a depth psychologist, finds that Lawrence used the British to aid the Arabs. He further marshals the biographical data into an argument for an unusually gifted, almost superhuman Lawrence obsessed from childhood with performing a great task: a need to imitate his boyhood idols from chansons de geste by freeing a people. Mack contends that Lawrence's conscience was overdeveloped, citing his shame over his illegitimate origins and early religious training. Above all, he considers his achievement so astounding that it transcends the accusations of his many detractors. Faisal's assessment seems most apt. If Mack's psychological detection intensifies the mystery, his subtly layered portrait only increases our fascination with this most bizarre 20th century legend., Little, Brown and Company, 1976, 2.5<

1976, ISBN: 9780316542326

Little, Brown and Company, 1976-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. Stated First Edition. Hardcover and dust jacket. Dust jacket in protective mylar cover. Good binding a… Mehr…

Little, Brown and Company, 1976-01-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. Stated First Edition. Hardcover and dust jacket. Dust jacket in protective mylar cover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Foxing to edges. Pages unmarked. xxviii, 561 p., portraits, 24 cm. <br> "In human terms, A Prince of Our Disorder tells a strange, often heartbreaking story. And because of John Mack's absolute command of the psychiatric dimensions of Lawrence's personality, countless aspects of the man's career now assume an urgent congruence, even inevitability. Step by step, the reader comes to understand Lawrence at the most critical points in his life." - Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown and Company, 1976-01-01, 3<

ISBN: 9780316542326

Hardcover, Map endpapers $15 on fl flap Frontispiece. 36 plates. 5 maps. Original cloth, slightly worn, spotted on edges, some winner of pulitizer prize studies lawrence's psychological m… Mehr…

Hardcover, Map endpapers $15 on fl flap Frontispiece. 36 plates. 5 maps. Original cloth, slightly worn, spotted on edges, some winner of pulitizer prize studies lawrence's psychological makeup as they realted to his actions # pp: 562. Edition details: 2ndprinting., Very Good in Fine jacket, biography, boston, [PU: little brown]<