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Middle East - The Arc of a Covenant: The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People

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Book Synopsis: A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • A groundbreaking work that overturns the conventional understanding of the Israeli-American relationship and, in doing so, explores how fundamental debates about American identity drive our country's foreign policy.

“A sweeping and masterfully told history”-The New York Times

In this bold examination of the Israeli-American relationship, Walter Russell Mead demolishes the myths that both pro-Zionists and anti-Zionists have fostered over the years. He makes clear that Zionism has always been a divisive subject in the American Jewish community, and that American Christians have often been the most fervent supporters of a Jewish state, citing examples from the time of J.P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller to the present day.

He spotlights the almost forgotten story of left-wing support for Zionism, arguing that Eleanor Roosevelt and liberal New Dealers had more influence on President Truman's Israel policy than the American Jewish community--and that Stalin's influence was more decisive than Truman's in Israel's struggle for independence.

Mead shows how Israel's rise in the Middle East helped kindle both the modern evangelical movement and the Sunbelt coalition that carried Reagan into the White House. Highlighting the real sources of Israel's support across the American political spectrum, he debunks the legend of the so-called “Israel lobby.” And, he describes the aspects of American culture that make it hostile to anti-Semitism and warns about the danger to that tradition of tolerance as our current culture wars heat up.

With original analysis and in lively prose, Mead illuminates the American-Israeli relationship, how it affects contemporary politics, and how it will influence the future of both that relationship and American life.

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Discover the untold story of the Israeli-American relationship with "The Arc of a Covenant: The United States, Israel, and the Fate of the Jewish People." Grab a front-row seat to a groundbreaking work that challenges conventional understanding and explores the fundamental debates about American identity that shape our country's foreign policy. This New York Times best-selling book by Walter Russell Mead is a sweeping and masterfully told history that dives deep into the myths, controversies, and real sources of Israel's support across the American political spectrum.

Unveiling the truth behind the pro-Zionist and anti-Zionist narratives, Mead spotlights the divisive nature of Zionism within the American Jewish community and reveals surprising allies in American Christians who fervently support a Jewish state. Tracing back to influential figures such as J.P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller, this eye-opening exploration highlights how left-wing supporters like Eleanor Roosevelt and liberal New Dealers played a pivotal role in shaping President Truman's Israel policy.

Prepare to be captivated as Mead sheds light on the often-forgotten connection between Israel's rise in the Middle East and the modern evangelical movement in America. Discover how Israel's influence helped ignite the political coalition that propelled Reagan into the White House. In an era of "culture wars," Mead also warns about the danger to America's tradition of tolerance against anti-Semitism and discusses the aspects of American culture that make it inherently hostile to such prejudice.

With original analysis and captivating prose, Mead's "The Arc of a Covenant" offers a profound understanding of the American-Israeli relationship and its impact on contemporary politics. Don't miss out on this enlightening journey that reveals the truth hidden beneath the myth of the so-called "Israel lobby." Get your copy today and gain valuable insight into the past, present, and future of this pivotal relationship that will shape both American life and the fate of the Jewish people.

Order your copy now and discover the real story behind the Israeli-American relationship. Unmask the myths, reveal the truths, and gain a deeper understanding of the forces that shape our nation's foreign policy. Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey!

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