
The Arc of a Covenant
The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People
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Josh Bloomberg
In this bold examination of the Israeli-American relationship, Walter Russell Mead demolishes the myths that both pro-Zionists and anti-Zionists have fostered over the years. He makes clear that Zionism has always been a divisive subject in the American Jewish community, and that American Christians have often been the most fervent supporters of a Jewish state, citing examples from the time of J. P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller to the present day.
He spotlights the almost forgotten story of left-wing support for Zionism, arguing that Eleanor Roosevelt and liberal New Dealers had more influence on President Truman's Israel policy than the American Jewish community—and that Stalin's influence was more decisive than Truman's in Israel's struggle for independence. Mead shows how Israel's rise in the Middle East helped kindle both the modern evangelical movement and the Sunbelt coalition that carried Reagan into the White House. Highlighting the real sources of Israel's support across the American political spectrum, he debunks the legend of the so-called "Israel lobby." And, he describes the aspects of American culture that make it hostile to anti-Semitism and warns about the danger to that tradition of tolerance as our current culture wars heat up.
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Outstanding, balanced view of the Mideast
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Excellent
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A phenomenal history lesson
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Despite America's decisive role in WWII, largely orchestrated by Franklin Roosevelt, Mead suggests President Truman's actions to end the war and gain the peace shine as brightly as the social programs created by his predecessor. What seems glaringly obvious in Mead's "too long" story is the immense contribution Jews have made to the United States. As a small minority, their contribution to the world outstrips any ethnic group in this dilatant's flawed memory. Mead gives some perspective to that realization.
U.S. AND ISRAEL
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Concise Accurate Information
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Extensive history
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Great overview with real depth
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Informative
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Thorough Coverage of US Israel relations
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A stunning book
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