The British Labour Movement and Zionism, 1917-1948

by Joseph Gorny

Overview

First Published in 1983. This book offers a facet of Britain’s Palestine Policy and attitudes that have been previously overlooked. Here the reader can discover both fascination and significance of the British Labour Movement's attitude and policies towards Zionism during the thirty-one years between 1917 and 1948.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714631622
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/24/1983
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Joseph Gorny Professor of Modern Jewish History, Tel-Aviv University

Table of Contents

Part 1 Labour Consolidates its Stand on Zionism 1917–1929; Introduction; Chapter 1 The Henderson-Webb Declaration; Chapter 2 The Labour Press and Zionism; Chapter 3 Contacts with Party Leaders; Part 2 The First Political Crisis 1929–1931; Introduction; Chapter 4 The Crisis Approaches August 1929 – February 1930; Chapter 5 The Crisis Gathers Momentum March – December 1930; Chapter 6 The Height of the Crisis October 1930 – February 1931; Part 3 In the Web of Contradictions 1931–1945; Introduction; Chapter 7 A New Era Begins; Chapter 8 Jewish State or Palestinian State? 1936–1939; Chapter 9 Second World War 1939–1945; Part 4 The Second Political Crisis 1945–1948; Introduction; Chapter 10 Before the Storm July 1945 – April 1946; Chapter 11 At the Political Crossroads May 1946 – February 1947;