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The Balfour Declaration

The Balfour Declaration
Author: Jonathan Schneer
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1408809702

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In the middle of the First World War, the British War Cabinet approved and issued a statement in the form of a letter that encouraged the settlement of the Jewish people in Palestine. Signed by the Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour, the Balfour Declaration remains one of the most important documents of the last hundred years. Jonathan Schneer explores the story behind the declaration and its unforeseen consequences that have shaped the modern world, placing it in context paying attention to the fascinating characters who conceived, opposed and plotted around it - among them Lloyd George, Lord Rothschild, T.E. Lawrence, Prince Faisal and Aubrey Herbert (the man who was 'Greenmantle'). The Balfour Declaration brings vividly to life the origins of one of the world's longest lasting and most damaging conflicts.


Balfour's Shadow

Balfour's Shadow
Author: David Cronin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2017
Genre:
ISBN: 9781786801081

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The story of the rhetorical and practical assistance that Britain has given to the Zionist movement and the state of Israel since 1917.


Famous Diamonds

Famous Diamonds
Author: Ian Balfour
Publisher: ACC Distribution
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1997
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

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"The history of great diamonds is intimately interwoven with the lives of emperors and conquerors, great kings and queens, with statesmen and soldiers, the rich and famous - but also, inevitably, with those who lead more shadowy lives. Diamonds have been objects of passion, sometimes of war, violence and theft." "As well as being objects of exceptional beauty and rarity, they were once thought to possess magical properties that protected their owners from enemies. Initially a male prerogative reflecting status and authority, these incredible gems later adorned the wives of powerful men, and at times were offered as influential gifts. Few were immune to the temptation of diamonds; many sacrificed their lives and souls to them." "In Famous Diamonds, Ian Balfour tells the fascinating stories of almost 80 of these remarkable gems including the famous: Koh-i-Noor, which is set in the British Crown Jewels; the infamous: the deep blue Hope Diamond, which is said to bring bad luck to all who handle it; the biggest: The Cullinan; and the Hollywood romantic: the Taylor-Burton Diamond. Some have detailed histories that can be traced from the present day back to the moment they were mined, while others have a more mysterious past or have disappeared from view. Also included are shorter entries on a further selection of some forty notable diamonds."--BOOK JACKET.


The Balfour Declaration

The Balfour Declaration
Author: Bernard Regan
Publisher: Verso Books
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2018-10-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 1786632489

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The true history of the imperial deal that transformed the Middle East and sealed the fate of Palestine On 2 November 1917, the British government, represented by Foreign Minister Arthur Balfour, declared it was in favour of “the establishment in Palestine of a national home for the Jewish people.” This short note would become one of the most controversial documents of modern history. Offering new insights into the imperial rivalries between Britain, Germany and the Ottomans, Regan exposes British policy in the region as part of a larger geopolitical game. He charts the debates within the British government, the Zionist movement, and the Palestinian groups struggling for selfdetermination. The after-effects of these events are still felt today.


Catriona

Catriona
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 348
Release: 1893
Genre:
ISBN:

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The Last Balfour

The Last Balfour
Author: Cait Duggan
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2019-08-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1460710797

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'An utterly riveting tale of magic, danger and witch-hunts ... grips you by the throat and won't let go.' - Kate Forsyth Magic and fire are kindred things ... Iona Balfour's life is turned upside down when her beloved aunt Grizel is executed for the crime of witchcraft. Before she dies, Grizel appoints Iona as guardian of a precious family bloodstone and tells her she must flee their village and deliver the stone to the mysterious Guild of the Green Lion. Accompanied by a new friend, Cal, Iona soon realises that she's awakened the powers of the bloodstone. But it promises to be a perilous journey. The wolf month is no time to be on the road. And there's a witch hunter on Iona's trail, who has a strange obsession with the stone. When a devastating betrayal throws her into the hands of her enemies, Iona soon finds herself in the fight of her life. Will she suffer the same fate as her aunt, or will she escape the witch hunter and fulfil her destiny? Discover an exciting new voice in Australian fiction! MORE PRAISE FOR THE LAST BALFOUR: 'This is just the kind of historical fantasy I most enjoy - deeply rooted in the real, with a strong sense of place, and a flawed and realistic heroine to cheer for ... Cait Duggan's prose is as swift and smooth and dangerous as a Highland river.' - Kate Forsyth '... a mesmerising tale, filled with living, breathing characters and breathtaking suspense. Iona's voice is delightful and authentic.' - Jaclyn Moriarty '... an extremely well-paced, classic tale of a journey and a quest ... concludes with a twist, and is very satisfying.' - Reading Time This story surges at a breathless pace and is unrelenting in its emotional grasp ... This is a remarkable debut novel with a surprising ending that had me completely enthralled ... Highly recommend for readers 14+ who enjoy a taut, nail-biting adventure; lovers of historical fiction are definitely in for a treat.' - Readings blog 'With rich imagery and a cast of interesting characters, this novel is a welcome escape from reality ... Highly recommended to young people twelve and up ...' - ReadPlus 'There is a palpable sense of time and place in this impressive debut novel ... the plot is compellingly unpredictable all the way ... to its surprising climax and denouement ... A delight of the novel is the reader's immersion in its era.' - Magpies magazine


Balfour

Balfour
Author: Max Egremont
Publisher: Phoenix
Total Pages: 391
Release: 1980
Genre: Great Britain
ISBN: 9780753801468

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The outstanding biography of the Conservative Prime Minister, who was also a brilliant and elusive figure. For this biography, Max Egremont had unrestricted access to the long correspondence with Lady Elcho, with whom Balfour had an intimate relationship for almost fifty years.


Unmasking Administrative Evil

Unmasking Administrative Evil
Author: Guy Adams
Publisher: M.E. Sharpe
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2015-05-18
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0765629003

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The modern age with its emphasis on technical rationality has enabled a new and dangerous form of evil--administrative evil. Unmasking Administrative Evil discusses the overlooked relationship between evil and public affairs, as well as other fields and professions in public life. The authors argue that the tendency toward administrative evil, as manifested in acts of dehumanization and genocide, is deeply woven into the identity of public affairs. The common characteristic of administrative evil is that ordinary people within their normal professional and administrative roles can engage in acts of evil without being aware that they are doing anything wrong. Under conditions of moral inversion, people may even view their evil activity as good. In the face of what is now a clear and present danger in the United States, this book seeks to lay the groundwork for a more ethical and democratic public life; one that recognizes its potential for evil, and thereby creates greater possibilities for avoiding the hidden pathways that lead to state-sponsored dehumanization and destruction. What's new in the Fourth Edition of Unmasking Administrative Evil: UAE is updated and revised with new scholarship on administrative ethics, evil, and contemporary politics. The authors include new cases on the dangers of market-based governance, contracting out, and deregulation. There is an enhanced focus on the potential for administrative evil in the private sector. The authors have written a new Afterword on administrative approaches to the aftermath of evil, with the potential for expiation, healing, and reparations.


Balfour's World

Balfour's World
Author: Nancy W. Ellenberger
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2015
Genre: HISTORY
ISBN: 1783270373

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An exploration of political culture in Britain in the last decades of the nineteenth century, revealing how Arthur Balfour and his circle served as a clear bridge between the Victorians and the moderns in Britain's twentieth-century political culture.


Balfour and Weizmann

Balfour and Weizmann
Author: Geoffrey Lewis
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2009-05-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 1847250408

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A fascinating insight into the relationship between Arthur Balfour and Chaim Weizmann and an important background to the Arab-Israeli conflict raging today.