{"title":"Gertrude Himmelfarb","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Gertrude Himmelfarb collection, a captivating selection of works by one of the most esteemed historians of the twentieth century. Known for her profound insights into history, politics, and social thought, Himmelfarb meticulously examines the past to illuminate the present, offering valuable perspectives to today's readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePast and Present\u003c\/em\u003e, Himmelfarb navigates through the complex landscapes of history and its impact on contemporary issues, shedding light on how the words and actions of yesteryear continue to shape the world today. This book is a testament to her ability to connect the dots between historical events and modern-day affairs, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe People of the Book\u003c\/em\u003e is another exemplary work that delves into the intricate intersections of religion, society, and culture. Here, Himmelfarb skilfully explores the significant roles played by religious texts and traditions, providing a thought-provoking glimpse into their influence on historical and modern societies alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history buff or someone keen on understanding the dynamics of \u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/strong\u003e, the works of Gertrude Himmelfarb offer a meticulous and enlightening exploration of themes that continue to resonate in our contemporary world. Delve into her writings and discover a profound perspective on the past that remains relevant today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"past-and-present-by-gertrude-himmelfarb-9781594039256","title":"Past and Present","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePast and Present\u003c\/em\u003e brings together almost two dozen newly collected essays by the distinguished American historian and cultural critic, Gertrude Himmelfarb. Their common theme is the intriguing, often unexpected ways in which the past illuminates the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe novelist William Faulkner wrote that \"The past is never dead. It's not even past.\" In these essays, Himmelfarb shows the truth of this statement. She helps us find a new perspective on contemporary issues by bringing to bear a trenchant analysis of debates and thinkers of the past. She allows the past to inform the present without distorting either past or present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe essays, unified by the common theme of present and past, are varied. The topics range from the disorders of modern democracy to the challenges of postmodernism, from the Victorian ethos to the Jewish question. The thinkers range from Edmund Burke to Leo Strauss, from Cardinal Newman to Lionel Trilling. The political figures range from Benjamin Disraeli to Winston Churchill, from the American founders to Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe underlying premise and principle of the essays is the conviction that the pursuit of knowledge and truth, however difficult or discomforting, eminently matters, in the \"practical life,\" as Trilling put it, as in the \"moral life.\" \u003cem\u003ePast and Present\u003c\/em\u003e is a notable contribution to this endeavour—to understanding where we have been, where we are now, and where we may be—or should be—going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849665368300,"sku":"9781594039256","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14841113482755.jpg?v=1759059237"},{"product_id":"the-people-of-the-book-by-gertrude-himmelfarb-9781594035708","title":"The People of the Book","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of Judaism has for too long been dominated by the theme of antisemitism, reducing Judaism to the recurrent saga of persecution and the struggle for survival. The history of philosemitism provides a corrective to that abysmal view, a reminder of the venerable religion and people that have been an inspiration for non-Jews as well as Jews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a poetic justice or historic justice in the fact that England, the first country to expel the Jews in medieval times, has produced the richest literature of philosemitism in modern times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Cromwell supporting the readmission of the Jews in the 17th century, to Macaulay arguing for the admission of Jews as Members of Parliament in the 19th century, to Churchill urging the recognition of the state of Israel in the 20th, some of England's most eminent writers and statesmen have paid tribute to Jews and Judaism. Their speeches and writing are powerfully resonant today. As are novels by Walter Scott, Disraeli, and George Eliot, which anticipate Zionism well before the emergence of that movement and look forward to the state of Israel, not as a refuge for the persecuted, but as a \"homeland\" rooted in Jewish history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA recent history of antisemitism in England regretfully observes that English philosemitism is \"a past glory.\" \u003cem\u003eThe People of the Book\u003c\/em\u003e may recall England—and not only England—to that past glory and inspire other countries to emulate it. It may also reaffirm Jews in their own faith and aspirations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46850349072620,"sku":"9781594035708","price":62.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14805633482755.jpg?v=1759083952"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/gertrude-himmelfarb.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}