Churchill and the Jews

A Lifelong Friendship

Fellow Martin Gilbert (Merton College Oxford)

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St Martin's Press
02 September 2008

Biography: historical, political & military; History; British & Irish history; Social & cultural history; Jewish studies; Political leaders & leadership

An insightful history of Churchill's lifelong commitment--both public and private--to the Jews and Zionism, and of his outspoken opposition to anti-Semitism

Winston Churchill's commitment to Jewish rights, to Zionism, and ultimately to the State of Israel never wavered. In 1922, he established on the bedrock of international law the right of Jews to emigrate to Palestine. During his meeting with David Ben-Gurion in 1960, Churchill presented the Israeli prime minister with an article he had written about Moses, praising the patriarch. In between these events he fought harder and more effectively for the Jewish people than the world has ever realized.

Drawing on a wide range of archives and private papers, speeches, newspaper coverage, and wartime correspondence, Churchill's official biographer, Sir Martin Gilbert, explores the origins, implications, and results of Churchill's determined commitment to Jewish rights, opening a window on an underappreciated and heroic aspect of the brilliant politician's life and career.

By: Fellow Martin Gilbert (Merton College Oxford)
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 137mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780805088649
ISBN 10: 0805088644
Pages: 359
Publication Date: 02 September 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sir Martin Gilbert was knighted in 1995 for services to British history and international relations. The author of an eight-volume biography of Winston Churchill, among his other books are Churchill: A Life, The First World War, The Second World War, and most recently The Somme. He lives in London, England.

Reviews for Churchill and the Jews: A Lifelong Friendship

Gilbert's deep, lifelong scholarship and knowledge of his subject lend his book both authority and accessibility. --Kirkus Reviews A must-read for those interested in Churchill and in Jewish history. --Publishers Weekly