Are English Jews Responsible for 9/11? An Examination of the History, Problems, and Causes [Paperback]

Devdas Pradesh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2004

ARE ENGLISH JEWS RESPONSIBLE FOR 9/11? AN EXAMINATION OF THE HISTORY, PROBLEMS, AND CAUSES is a timely book for understanding Global Terrorism. In a daring foray into examining causes for the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States of America, Devdas Pradesh dives into a difficult question that has not yet been asked in a serious way. Were English Jews somehow a contributing cause for the 9/11 attacks on New York City and Washington, DC? In the process of addressing the question, Pradesh tackles interesting aspects of English Jewish history and experience. Particularly insightful is Pradesh's discussion of the development of Jewish self-understanding on individual and communal levels within the Jewish communities in England in light of the larger, global context of Jewish history. This book is informative and provides much food for thought and discussion. Anyone who has any interest in the causes of 9/11 cannot go without reading this book. This book can be used as a source of discussion in book reading clubs, high school settings, and church settings. This book can also be used to complement college level courses on Terrorism, Conflict in the Middle East, Jewish Studies, and History.

Product Details

• Paperback: 124 pages
• Publisher: The Hermit Kingdom Press (December 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159689007X
• ISBN-13: 978-1596890077
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,581,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible! Crazy!, January 13, 2005

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Joe Levi (New Haven, Connecticut) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Are English Jews Responsible for 9/11? An Examination of the History, Problems, and Causes (Paperback)

What's wrong with Jews wanting Jewish Homeland? Zionism is not evil. Every Jew in America and England are safe because of the existence of the Jewish homeland. Because there is a Jewish State, Jews feel safe wherever they are -- whether it is in the USA or in England. Jews have suffered for 2000 years and there is no one we can trust -- not the US government or the British government. There is nothing wrong with English Jews being loyal to the State of Israel. Trying to make that sound like a threat is down-right wrong! What does this wierd-named foreigner know about Jews or Jewish experience in England?

24 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish, May 23, 2005

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Bryan Talbot (Derby, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Are English Jews Responsible for 9/11? An Examination of the History, Problems, and Causes (Paperback)

This was one of the worst books I've ever read. The ideas being portrayed were offensive and very inaccurate.

The author uses little more than flimsy evidence and innuendo to support his claim that English Jews were responsible for 9/11. The idea that a few English Jews have so much influence on world politics is complete and utter rot. The number of Jews living in England is very small. I can only assume that the author has never visited England and is basing his arguments on the assumption that the religious and political make up of the country is the same as the U.S. There has never been a Jewish power base in England therefore it is unlikely that this religious minority would have a strong enough political voice to provoke the attackers.

This book really is a concoction of fabrications and distortions based upon the flimsiest of evidence.

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Difficult for the French to Understand, January 12, 2005

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Cecile P. C. Curie (Paris, France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Are English Jews Responsible for 9/11? An Examination of the History, Problems, and Causes (Paperback)

As the whole world knows, most of the French opposed President Bush's War in Iraq. And I understand that Americans hate us for it. It is difficult for us French to understand the anger and cry for blood being resounded in America. This is not to say that we don't understand the pain of national tragedy that America experienced. When our colonies revolted, we had terrorist attacks on French soil. What I liked about the book by Mr. Devdas Pradesh is that it examines the tragic period of American experience from a vantage point that is altogether different from most books on the market. Mr. Pradesh takes a historical, intellectual approach and question causes and effects in the larger scene of human experience in the world today. Although I did not agree with all of the arguments and conclusions, I could see where Mr. Pradesh was coming from and he made persuasive arguments worthy of thought. I would highly recommend this book to everyone.