The memoirs of the experienced Israeli political leader, military attache to the United States, and diplomat at the United Nations, discussing his early upbringing in Dublin's Irish-Jewish ghetto, his schooling in Palestine, his stint as a British Army officer, his witnessing the Nazi concentration camps's capture by Allied troops, the formation of the state of Israel which he participated in, his rise tot he rank of general in the Israeli army, his help in creating its intelligence agency, much more, as well as containing many reflections on his fellow leading Israelis, Israel's unique problems in the international area, etc. Hardcover with price-clipped dust jacket, illustrations, indexed, 448pp. A very nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7ž" - 9ž" tall. Seller Inventory # 00012310

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Title: Living History : A Memoir

Publisher: Pantheon Books, New York

Publication Date: 1996

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Fine

Edition: Second Printing.

Book Type: Book

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Freedom fighter, army general, Israeli ambassador to the United Nations during the turbulent '70s, president of Israel from 1983 to 1993--Chaim Herzog's life has paralleled the life of Israel itself. Now he gives readers a candid and acutely observant account of that life in all its historic and personal richness. Uniquely qualified to put a human face on history, Herzog provides insights into the people with whom he has played a part in the creation of that history. b&w photos.

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Chaim Herzog, former UN ambassador for Israel and President of the Jewish state from 1983 to 1993, who was born and raised in Ireland, where his father was Chief Rabbi, was present at the birth of the state of Israel. He served in the British Army during the Second World War, and helped liberate the Nazi concentration camps, a profoundly moving experience for a Jewish officer. Afterwards he fought in Israel's war of independence. In the UN Herzog made eloquent speeches in defense of Israel at a time when his country was increasingly isolated. His presidency saw the beginning of the Intifada, the missions to rescue Ethiopia's Falasha Jews, and the opening up of the Soviet Union. In this extensive memoir Herzog offers his memories and reflections, including comments on the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin.

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