The War of the Zionist Giants: David Ben-Gurion and Chaim Weizmann

by Nick Reynold

Overview

Two major forces in the creation of the State of Israel in May 1948 were David Ben-Gurion and Chaim Weizmann. While each “giant” led very different lives, their paths crossed, or often clashed, as they became major influencers on the world stage. They worked together to bring about an independent Jewish state while simultaneously clashing over different political styles and beliefs. Weizmann became the President of the Zionist Organization while Ben-Gurion worked to oppose him as much as possible. This book describes the battle between two very strong and determined “giants” which took place over 32 years. The author explores the lives of each man and what factors led to their differing political beliefs. Reynold also examines the specific instances in which the two clashed or worked together to bring about change.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498559614
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	11/16/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	286
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Nick Reynold received his doctorate from Bar-Ilan University

Table of Contents

Abbreviations

Introduction

Chapter 1: Our Heroes Prepare to Leave the Nest–David

Chapter 2: Chaim Sets Out for Europe

Chapter 3: Chaim’s Love Affair with Britain

Chapter 4: David Begins to put down his Political Roots in Palestine

Chapter 5: The Impact of Jabotinski and Revisionism on Zionist Politics

Chapter 6: Co-Operation between the Two Men from Weizmann’s Return to the Z.O Presidency in 1935, Until the Outbreak of WWII

Chapter 7: War Would Severely Damage Their New Found Harmony

Chapter 8: From Z.O President to the First President of the State of Israel

Conclusion

Bibliography

About the author

Index