Bible And Sword: England And Palestine From The Bronze Age To Balfour
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Barbara W. Tuchman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Funk & Wagnalls , 1956
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Yellowed dust jacket with slight tear, dust jacket is BCE, discolouration to fore-edges from foxing.
Barbara W. Tuchman's "Bible And Sword: England And Palestine From The Bronze Age To Balfour" is a masterful work of historical non-fiction, meticulously chronicling the intertwined destinies of England and Palestine. This scholarly volume details the profound influence of biblical narratives on English foreign policy and national identity, tracing a complex relationship from ancient times through to the pivotal Balfour Declaration. Tuchman illuminates how religious fervor and geopolitical ambition shaped centuries of Anglo-Palestinian interactions, presenting a compelling narrative that is both deeply researched and highly engaging. The book argues for the enduring power of historical memory and religious conviction in shaping international affairs, making it essential reading for students of history, political science, and Middle Eastern studies.
Author: Barbara W. Tuchman
Binding: Hardback
Published: Funk & Wagnalls , 1956
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Yellowed dust jacket with slight tear, dust jacket is BCE, discolouration to fore-edges from foxing.
Barbara W. Tuchman's "Bible And Sword: England And Palestine From The Bronze Age To Balfour" is a masterful work of historical non-fiction, meticulously chronicling the intertwined destinies of England and Palestine. This scholarly volume details the profound influence of biblical narratives on English foreign policy and national identity, tracing a complex relationship from ancient times through to the pivotal Balfour Declaration. Tuchman illuminates how religious fervor and geopolitical ambition shaped centuries of Anglo-Palestinian interactions, presenting a compelling narrative that is both deeply researched and highly engaging. The book argues for the enduring power of historical memory and religious conviction in shaping international affairs, making it essential reading for students of history, political science, and Middle Eastern studies.