De Gaulle, Israel and the Jews.

De Gaulle, Israel And The Jews

Raymond Aron 

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Enhanced with a new introduction by Michael Curtis (former professor of political science at Rutgers University), De Gaulle, Israel And The Jews by the late political and social theorist of post-World War II France Raymond Aron (1905-1983), continues to be germane to the contemporary issues facing France with its five million muslims, Israel with its continuing tenous relationship with the French government, and the Jewish population in France which has experienced a significant rise in antisemitic activies over the past few years. Expertly translated from the original French, De Gaulle, Israel, And The Jews studies de Gaulle's language and policies, including his infamous 1967 press conference in which he characterized Jews as "an elite people, self-assured and domineering". Drawing upon a wealth of research and critical examination, De Gaulle, Israel, And The Jews struggles to understand whether de Gaulle was truly anti-Semitic, what his real policies and attitudes were toward Israel and how they connected with his Middle East policies, and his legacy to modern-day France. An in-depth, technical analysis intended for students, scholars, and historians, and a welcome contribution especially for students political science and Judaic reference shelves.