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Abba Eban: An Autobiography

Brilliant orator, statesman & writer, Abba Eban reveals in depth his personal life story as well as his political life story & his political contribution of the State of Israel & important role on contemporary internat'l affairs. He frankly describes leading statesman of the period, gives insight into the intricacies of diplomatic manoeuvering, & vividly depicts the ordeals & achievements of modern Israel since its establishment.

Divided childhood

From Cambridge to Cairo 1934-40

The road to Jerusalem 1941-45

The break in the clouds 1945-47

Present at the birth 1947-48

The first flush of statehood 1948-50

Story of a mission 1950-56

Explosion at Suez 1956-57

End of a mission: first steps in politics 1957-60

Seven ministerial years 1960-66

The foreign ministry 1966-67

Nasser toward the brink 1967

Negotiations in three cities 1967

Days of decision June 1967

A political success 1967

Jarring, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon & "242" 1967-70

The twilight years 1971-72

Year of wrath 1973

The Geneva conference disengagement & cabinet changes 1974

In retrospect

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  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Pages
  • 640
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780394493022
  • Genres
  • israel, biography, autobiography, history
  • Release date
  • 1977