Editore: Granta Books, United Kingdom, London, 2013
ISBN 10: 1846272750 ISBN 13: 9781846272752
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 'Israel, six decades after its founding, remains a nation in thrall to an original martial impulse.' Born of idealism, under David Ben Gurion and his proteges Dayan, Sharon and Peres, Israel came to prioritize security at all costs, and to seize land and water whenever opportunity arose. The security state erected around the nation is the most agile, relentless, intelligent and skilful in the region. And it is very little understood. Patrick Tyler believes that the way to understand it is to understand the men and women who have created, sustained and directed it. Less an anatomy of institutions and administrations than a searching biographical study of the outsize personalities who headed its operations and in consequence steered Israel's course since its foundation, this book is a landmark in the revelation of the inner workings and innermost desires of the Israeli nation-state. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Editore: Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 2012
ISBN 10: 0374281041 ISBN 13: 9780374281045
Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Very Good. F First Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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Editore: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc, United States, New York, 2013
ISBN 10: 0374534004 ISBN 13: 9780374534004
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Patrick Tyler's Fortress Israel is an epic portrayal of Israel's martial culture - of Sparta presenting itself as Athens. From Israel's founding in 1948, we see a leadership class engaged in an ideological struggle over whether to become the "light unto nations," as envisioned by the early Zionists, or to embrace an ideology of state militarism. In his first decade as prime minister, David Ben-Gurion conceived of a militarized society, dominated by a powerful defense establishment and capable of defeating the Arabs in serial warfare. Bound by self-reliance and a stern resolve never to forget the Holocaust, Israel's military elite has prevailed in war but has at times overpowered Israel's democracy. Fortress Israel shows us how the nation's martial culture envelops every family. Israeli youth go through three years of compulsory military service after high school, and acceptance into elite commando units or air force squadrons brings lasting prestige and a network for life. So ingrained is the martial outlook and identity, Tyler argues, that Israelis are missing opportunities to make peace even when it is possible to do so. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Editore: Portobello Books, 2012
ISBN 10: 1846272734 ISBN 13: 9781846272738
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Editore: Portabello Books, London, 2012
Da: valley books, Holton, SUFFO, Regno Unito
Paper Cover. Condizione: Fine as New. First Edition. 562pp with 8pp b&w plates.
Editore: Portobello Books Ltd 04 O, 2012
ISBN 10: 1846272742 ISBN 13: 9781846272745
Da: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Fortress Israel: The Inside Story of the Military Elite Who Run the Country - and Why They Can't Make Peace This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
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Editore: Farrar Straus Giroux, NY, 2012
Da: Dearly Departed Books, Alliance, OH, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
Hardcover. Condizione: NF. 1st Edition. Stated first edition. A near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket. Sma ll name stamp at the upper right corner of the front fly leaf. Rubs to the jacket's spine tips and corners.
Editore: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2013
ISBN 10: 0374534004 ISBN 13: 9780374534004
Da: Lion Books PBFA, Kidderminster, WORCS, Regno Unito
Membro dell'associazione: PBFA
Prima edizione
Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 562 pages.
Editore: Portobello Books Ltd, 2012
Da: HALCYON BOOKS, LONDON, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK WITHIN 48 HOURS ( BOOKS ORDERED OVER THE WEEKEND DISPATCHED ON MONDAY) ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.
Editore: London, 2012
Da: John Trotter Books, London, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Dustjacket. Owners Name. Very Good.
Editore: London, 2012
Da: John Trotter Books, London, Regno Unito
Hardcover. Dustjacket. Very Good.
Editore: Farrar, Strauss and Giroux
Da: Stadion Books, Amsterdam, Paesi Bassi
2012, 562pp, ill, gebonden + stofomslag, nieuwstaat.
Editore: Farrar Straus Giroux (FSG), 2012
ISBN 10: 0374281041 ISBN 13: 9780374281045
Da: M.S. Books, Salisbury, MD, U.S.A.
Prima edizione Copia autografata
Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First Edition. Signed First Edition, First Printing of this provocative historical study of the culture and perspective of the Israeli military and national security leadership that argues group characteristics have evolved that create an obstacle to peace. Signed and dated by Patrick Tyler on the half title page. 562 pages, illustrated. Signed by Author(s).
Editore: Portobello London 2013, 2013
Da: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Prima edizione
1st ed. thus stiff wrappers As New octavo 562pp., b/w pls., map, index, Inc. much on the influence of the fascistic Ben-Gurion & US complicity in Israel's attempts to procure illegal nuclear weapons.