It's important because it shows a form of Zionism that began with Herzl, Pinsker, Nordau, Israel Zangwill that existed for several decades parallel to Ben Gurion's version before finally achieving power under Begin - who was disrespected and disliked by Ben Gurion. The Netanyahu family are firmly in that school ie they remain under the influence of Zeev Jabotinsky.
PS: I love poetry and think of Nabakov as the premier novelist of the 20th century but still find Pale Fire unreadable.
Good stuff.
Really enjoyed this. Thanks.
Definitely will read this novel now! Sounds like a lot of fun written by a well-informed author. Anyone wanting to know more about Benzion Netanyahu should read this: https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/The_Founding_Fathers_of_Zionism/In__ygAACAAJ?hl=en
It's important because it shows a form of Zionism that began with Herzl, Pinsker, Nordau, Israel Zangwill that existed for several decades parallel to Ben Gurion's version before finally achieving power under Begin - who was disrespected and disliked by Ben Gurion. The Netanyahu family are firmly in that school ie they remain under the influence of Zeev Jabotinsky.
PS: I love poetry and think of Nabakov as the premier novelist of the 20th century but still find Pale Fire unreadable.