Menachem Begin
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A Life
Avi Shilon; Translated by Danielle Zilberberg and Yoram Sharett
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The first full-scale biography of one of the most important—and enigmatic—leaders in Israeli history
This riveting biography is the first to provide a satisfactory answer to the question, Who was Menachem Begin? Based on wide-ranging research among archival documents and on testimonials and interviews with Begin's closest advisers, the book presents a detailed new portrait ofIsrael's founding leader. Among the many topics Avi Shilon holds up to new light are Begin's antagonistic relationship with David Ben-Gurion, his controversial role in the 1982 Lebanon War, his unique leadership style, the changes in his ideology over the years, and the mystery behind the total silence he maintained at the end of his career. Through Begin's remarkable life, the book also recounts the history of the right-wing segment of Israeli society, a story essential to understanding the Israel of today.
Avi Shilon is an independent journalist and a Ph.D. student at Bar Ilan University. He is the op-ed page editor for Israel Hayom, Israel's most widely read and circulated newspaper. He lives in Tel Aviv, Israel.
"The first comprehensive biography about the leader and the man. . . . A pioneering event in its field."—Time Out Tel Aviv
“Shilon masterfully details Begin’s life.”—Choice
“Shilon succeeds in presenting evidence of varied perspectives and deepening the portrait of Begin the man as well as the political actor. . . . A very welcome contribution.”—Ylana N. Miller, The Historian
Publication Date: November 27, 2012
48 b/w in three 8-page inserts
