{"title":"Anita Shapira","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling works of Anita Shapira, an eminent historian and author known for her insightful contributions to the world of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir. With a deep-rooted expertise in Israeli history, Shapira's writings provide a profound understanding of the individuals who have shaped the nation’s identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eBen-Gurion\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating biography that delves into the life of David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s founding father. Through meticulous research and engaging narrative, Shapira offers an intimate portrait of a leader whose vision and resolve played a pivotal role in the establishment of the State of Israel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in modern history and biography will find Anita Shapira’s works not only educational but also inspiring. Her ability to weave personal stories with historical events makes her books a valuable addition to any literary collection focused on understanding the intricate tapestry of Israeli history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the extraordinary lives of significant figures through Anita Shapira’s eyes. Her books promise to enrich your perspective and leave a lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ben-gurion-by-anita-shapira-9780300180459","title":"Ben-Gurion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the prizewinning Jewish Lives series, an insightful study of the inner life of David Ben-Gurion, the Zionist leader responsible for the creation of the state of Israel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The most intimate yet unflinching portrait to date... Shapira may be the last truly qualified person to unpack some of the mysteries of Israel’s George Washington.\"—Ilene Prusher, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Keenly observed... Shed(s) light on the inner life of the man whom fellow Zionist leader Berl Katznelson called 'history’s gift to the Jewish people.'\"—Liel Leibovitz, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Ben-Gurion cast a great shadow during his lifetime, and his legacy continues to be sharply debated to this day. There have been many books written about the life and accomplishments of the Zionist icon and founder of modern Israel, but this new biography by eminent Israeli historian Anita Shapira strives to get to the core of the complex man who would become the face of the new Jewish nation. \u003ci\u003eBen-Gurion\u003c\/i\u003e tells the Ben-Gurion story anew, focusing especially on the period after 1948, during the first years of statehood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result of her extensive research and singular access to Ben-Gurion’s personal archives, the author provides fascinating and original insights into his personal qualities and those that defined his political leadership. As Shapira writes, “Ben-Gurion liked to argue that history is made by the masses, not individuals. But just as Lenin brought the Bolshevik Revolution into the world and Churchill delivered a fighting Britain, so with Ben-Gurion and the Jewish state. He knew how to create and exploit the circumstances that made its birth possible.” Shapira’s portrait reveals the flesh-and-blood man who more than anyone else realized the Israeli state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Jewish Lives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJewish Lives is a prizewinning series of interpretative biography designed to explore the many facets of Jewish identity. Individual volumes illuminate the imprint of Jewish figures upon literature, religion, philosophy, politics, cultural and economic life, and the arts and sciences. Subjects are paired with authors to elicit lively, deeply informed books that explore the range and depth of the Jewish experience from antiquity to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2014, the Jewish Book Council named Jewish Lives the winner of its Jewish Book of the Year Award, the first series ever to receive this award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore praise for Jewish Lives:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Excellent\" –\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Exemplary\" –\u003ci\u003eWall St. Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Distinguished\" –\u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Superb\" –\u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855726039276,"sku":"9780300180459","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/125027bf5a8577c0e609106c6be5103e.jpg?v=1759277155"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/anita-shapira.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}