The Mufti of Jerusalem: Al-Hajj Amin Al-Husayni and the Palestinian National Movement - Brossura

Mattar, Philip

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ISBN 10: 0231064632 ISBN 13: 9780231064637

Casa editrice: Columbia Univ Pr, 1988

Riassunto

Muhammad Amin al-Husayni, the principal leader of Palestinian nationalism during the British mandate, was one of the modern Arab world's most controversial figures. He played a role in the 1992 Wailing Wall disturbance, took part in the Iraqi revolt of 1941, and was the target of British and Zionist assasins during World War II. Philip Mattar now offers the first full-length biography of this intriguing figure, weaving a fresh and objective revisionist account.

Mattar clarifies al-Husayni's role in the politics of Palestine in the mandate era and the Palestinian national movement. He describes his rise to religious power as Mufti of Jerusalem and head of the Supreme Muslim Council. He also demarcates two major phases in al-Husayni's career. During his first, between 1917 and 1936, he was a cautious and pragmatic leader who, while opposing Zionism, cooperated with the British mandatory officials. The second phase, however, after 1936, was marked by militancy, frustration, and ultimately failure.

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L'autore:

Philip Mattar is Director of the Institute for Palestinian Studies and Associate Editor of theJournal for Palestinian Studies.

Product Description:

Book by Mattar Philp

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Columbia Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0231064632
• ISBN 13: 9780231064637
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 220