Free Jerusalem: Heroes, Heroines and Rogues Who Created the State of Israel

by Zev Golan

The history of the creation of the State of Israel during its "Wild West" days, when various Jewish organizations fought both the Arab armies and the 100,000 British soldiers who controlled Palestine. True stories of the not always savory exploits of the Jewish fighters who eventually became the leaders of the State. 1) Well researched and documented, the book presents new material about the 30's and 40's when the State of Israel was being molded. 2) Reveals the battle for Jerusalem and how it became the capital of the State. 3) Fresh biographical material on the early leaders of the Jewish State. 4) Details many of the controversial successes and failures of the different Jewish groups as they jockeyed for military and political power.

Hardcover

First published March 1, 2003

Reviews

[Zechy · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author is much less than objective in this book, but he does have
information here that hadn't been printed before.
definitely worth reading in my opinion.