Epstein, Lawrence J.

The Dream of Zion : The Story of the First Zionist Congress. - 1st ed. - 1 online resource (174 pages)

Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Map of Israel and the Middle East -- Introduction -- 1 The Birth of Zionism -- 2 The Sad-Eyed Prophet -- 3 With Eyes toward Zion -- 4 The Three Days of the Congress -- 5 Zion's Flame -- 6 Echoes of the Dream -- First Zionist Congress Chronology -- References -- Index.

The Dream of Zion tells the story of the Jewish political effort to restore their ancient nation. At the First Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, in August 1897 Theodor Herzl convened a meeting that founded what became the World Zionist Organization. As debates continue to swirl around Israel, this book opens a window into its founding.

9781442254671


Zionist Congress (1st : 1897 : Basel, Switzerland).
Zionism--History.
RELIGION / Judaism / History.
HISTORY / Middle East / Israel.


Electronic books.

DS149.A4E67 2016

320.54095694