Review of In Jewish Blood: The Zionist Alliance with Germany, 1933-1963
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Review of In Jewish Blood: The Zionist Alliance with Germany, 1933-1963
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "In Jewish Blood: The Zionist Alliance with Germany, 1933-1963" by Steve Rodan and Elly Sinclair.]
In Jewish Blood: The Zionist Alliance with Germany, 1933-1963 by Steve Rodan and Elly Sinclair narrates the union between the Zionist movement and Germany since Hitler assumed German leadership until the end of World War II. We have three installments compiled into one. Book one is named The Alliance, book two is called The Abandonment, and book three is called The Coverup. Zionist association with Nazi Germany began in 1933, which was also known as the Transfer Agreement. The work delves into writings of the Zionist cooperation with the German invaders of Poland. Also, the role of the Zionist authority in Jerusalem and its relations to the Jewish of Europe is discussed. Having prior knowledge of Jewish history, World Wars, and the Zionist movement will be a valuable addition.
I appreciated several aspects of this work. To begin with, the authors included a list of abbreviations and their meanings in full. When I encountered them in the story, I referred to the list instead of seeking their definitions from external sources. Also, I enjoyed the surprises from the Germans. For example, during World War I, they supported the Zionist takeover of the Jewish communities in Poland, Ukraine, and Lithuania.
I have to admit some names of characters and places went over my head. Additionally, there is an alphabetical index inserted towards the conclusion of the installment. It does not make sense at all. For instance, the first sentence of the index is a random sentence picked from a page with no specific relevance. Then a list of characters, words, and cities follows suit, which only made the publication gratuitously prolix. Those are the things I disliked.
It was thrilling to read about ancient history and religion-based stories. Even though the book was a bit slow, the knowledge the book imparted in me was worthwhile. Some massacres were quite brutal. The authors also showcase the greed of power the Germans had during wartime. In an instance, they wanted to attack their rivals Britain and France to claim superiority in Europe. I kept wondering if the motivation behind their rage could be channeled towards achieving peace instead of shedding blood.
I did not discover grammatical errors; consequently, the book was professionally edited. Even though there are gruesome details about execution, I still recommend it to teens so they can understand history in deep. For the aforementioned disdains, I rate the book 3 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to history lovers.
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In Jewish Blood: The Zionist Alliance with Germany, 1933-1963
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In Jewish Blood: The Zionist Alliance with Germany, 1933-1963 by Steve Rodan and Elly Sinclair narrates the union between the Zionist movement and Germany since Hitler assumed German leadership until the end of World War II. We have three installments compiled into one. Book one is named The Alliance, book two is called The Abandonment, and book three is called The Coverup. Zionist association with Nazi Germany began in 1933, which was also known as the Transfer Agreement. The work delves into writings of the Zionist cooperation with the German invaders of Poland. Also, the role of the Zionist authority in Jerusalem and its relations to the Jewish of Europe is discussed. Having prior knowledge of Jewish history, World Wars, and the Zionist movement will be a valuable addition.
I appreciated several aspects of this work. To begin with, the authors included a list of abbreviations and their meanings in full. When I encountered them in the story, I referred to the list instead of seeking their definitions from external sources. Also, I enjoyed the surprises from the Germans. For example, during World War I, they supported the Zionist takeover of the Jewish communities in Poland, Ukraine, and Lithuania.
I have to admit some names of characters and places went over my head. Additionally, there is an alphabetical index inserted towards the conclusion of the installment. It does not make sense at all. For instance, the first sentence of the index is a random sentence picked from a page with no specific relevance. Then a list of characters, words, and cities follows suit, which only made the publication gratuitously prolix. Those are the things I disliked.
It was thrilling to read about ancient history and religion-based stories. Even though the book was a bit slow, the knowledge the book imparted in me was worthwhile. Some massacres were quite brutal. The authors also showcase the greed of power the Germans had during wartime. In an instance, they wanted to attack their rivals Britain and France to claim superiority in Europe. I kept wondering if the motivation behind their rage could be channeled towards achieving peace instead of shedding blood.
I did not discover grammatical errors; consequently, the book was professionally edited. Even though there are gruesome details about execution, I still recommend it to teens so they can understand history in deep. For the aforementioned disdains, I rate the book 3 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to history lovers.
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In Jewish Blood: The Zionist Alliance with Germany, 1933-1963
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