Now a major motion picture, this remarkable classic recounts, moment
by moment, the spellbinding process that gave birth to the state of
Israel.
Collins and Lapierre weave a brilliant tapestry of shattered hopes,
fierce pride, and breathtaking valor as the Arabs, Jews, and British
collide in their fight for control of Jerusalem. O Jerusalem!
meticulously re-creates this historic struggle. Collins and Lapierre
penetrate the battle from the inside, exploring each party's interests,
intentions, and concessions as the city of all of their dreams teeters
on the brink of destruction. From the Jewish fighters and their heroic
commanders to the charismatic Arab chieftain whose death in battle
doomed his cause but inspired a generation of Palestinians, O
Jerusalem! tells the three-dimensional story of this high-stakes,
emotional conflict. Now with a new introduction by Dominique Lapierre,
O Jerusalem! remains, as ever, a towering testament to the fiery dawn
of Israel and an unforgettable tale of faith and violence, of betrayal
and indomitable courage.