In the months that have passed since his retirement as Israel's controversial, long-time Prime Minister, Yitzhak Shamir has set down the story of his extraordinary life from the years of conspiracy and deep cover in the underground which fought for Jewish independence in the Palestine of the 1940s, to the decade he spent in the shadows of the Mossad, to his emergence into national and international prominence. He discloses his own view of present-day Israel, of US-Israeli relations, and of the intricacies and pitfalls of ...
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In the months that have passed since his retirement as Israel's controversial, long-time Prime Minister, Yitzhak Shamir has set down the story of his extraordinary life from the years of conspiracy and deep cover in the underground which fought for Jewish independence in the Palestine of the 1940s, to the decade he spent in the shadows of the Mossad, to his emergence into national and international prominence. He discloses his own view of present-day Israel, of US-Israeli relations, and of the intricacies and pitfalls of the peace process, and reveals the little-known origins, philosophy and heroes of Israel's right wing. Finally Shamir analyzes the rewards, hazards and price of public service in one of the world's most read-about and talked-about countries. This is the story of one of the most important figures in the Middle East - in his own words.
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Very good, good. 276, illus., maps, facsimiles, index, DJ somewhat worn and soiled. One of Israel's most controversial public figures--Zionist, freedom fighter, spymaster, politician, prime minister--shares the story of his life. He's a hero to the Israeli right wing, an implacable foe of territorial concessions to the Palestinians--and a man who's never been afraid to speak his mind. Now, Yitzhak Shamir at last sets the record straight on his life and career. From his years as a young Polish emigre in Palestine's Jewish underground--he was arrested twice by the British and had to flee to France in 1946--to the decades he spent in the shadowy world of the Mossad, Shamir reveals the origins of his passionate Zionism. He brings to life his emergence onto the political scene under Menachem Begin and discusses his accomplishments as foreign minister and prime minister. Complete with Shamir's blunt assessments of other world leaders--including Sadat, Reagan, and Bush--as well as the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, "Summing Up" is a fascinating self-portrait of an Israeli patriot.
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped (£19.99 price intact). Published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1994. Octavo. Blue cloth boards stamped in gold with red endpapers. Book is like new. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Previous owner names on flyleaf. Dust jacket is like new very light shelf wear. A fine copy of this autobiography by former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir. 276 pages. ISBN: 9780297813378. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!
