The Jewish State (Paperback)

by Theodor Herzl (Author)

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Founder of modern Zionism clearly, forcefully advocates creation of a Jewish homeland. Extremely influential. Introduction. Bibliography.

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Text: English, German (translation)

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Product Details Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Dover Publications (January 1, 1989) Language: English ISBN-10: 0486258491 ISBN-13: 978-0486258492 Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #660,016 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 19 of 20 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all interested in Zionism!, November 2, 1999 By A Customer In response to the poor situation in which most European Jews lived, Herzl formulated his ideas on modern political Zionism. "The Jewish State" serves as a basis for the reunion of the Hebrew people as Herzl invisioned it. All Zionists and Jewish scholars/historians should become familiar with the principles of Zionism as outlined here by Herzl. "The Jewish State" played a highly significant role in begining the pioneer emegration which later led to the establishment of Israel. It is also quite interesting to compare Herzl's orignal thoughts and ideas with Israeli society, the fruition of his work. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A prophecy book, November 12, 2001 By  Cassio Sztokfisz (São Paulo, Brazil) - See all my reviews This book is just fundamental for anyone who considers itself a zionist or is interested in zionism. Herzl, considered the "father" of Zionism, exposes his thoughts over the importance of creating a Jewish State.And he goes further, by explaning how this would be done.It's also interesting to know the ideas of a man that, with his politycal zionism, not only created theories but also became an activist of his own idea, leading the way to efective action for establishing the State of Israel.Maybe he was wrong in some ideas, like the "linguistic federation", but this doesn't take his credits.In this book you will understand why people talk so much about him. 16 of 19 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Israel's Thomas Paine, January 12, 2003 By  Steven Lynch (Chapel Hill, Tennessee USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Herzl's writings and activity got the push for a Jewish State going. This pamplet is an overly optimistic approach to starting a new Jewish state circa just pre-1900. Very little of Herzl's ideas actually ever came about to fruition from what I understand about history, and its a good thing too, otherwise Israel would probably be communist today. The further I read, the more sad I became as I considered how only something as horrible as the Holocaust could bring the Jewish population of the world back into their traditional land. However, Herzl's purpose was exactly to prevent persecution of the Jews. The only prophetic thing in this book was his speculation that some Jews would need to go through a little more suffering before they came around to the idea of a Jewish state. No one could contemplate the "Final Solution" however. Herzl's Utopian-like ideas were interesting solutions to many problems the future nation of Israel would actually face. You will learn something from this book if you are either a student of History or the Bible, but don't expect a short read. **UPDATE** I've upped the book an additional star after I've let it soak into me for a while. The pure historical importance of this document makes it a must read in today's troubled world. I've also thought about how Herzl just let his mind work through all the hoops of creating a new society from scratch, and admire him for putting it to paper.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars a work of inspiration Dr. Herzl writes in "The Jewish State" to the Jewish people and others on how to obtain a Jewish state and how to implement the tactics and strategies to obtain that independent... Read more Published 3 months ago by Robert W. Smith 5.0 out of 5 stars a book more people should read This book (pamphlet really) is something more people should be reading. Why do people still read mein kampf or marx, but not even mention this? Read more Published 8 months ago by D. Chelvam 4.0 out of 5 stars A key historical document First published in 1896, this book gave rise to modern Zionism. Given the impact of the Middle East situation on the planet, this book should be read by everyone to better... Read more Published 11 months ago by M. Amin 2.0 out of 5 stars Find a better edition In this review I refer to this edition,from Filiquarian Publishing,only. Without question this document has extreme historical and philosophical importance. Read more Published 12 months ago by Yehuda Ben Aron 5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible of Zionism This book is the basis of how the state Israel should be created according to the end of the 19th century "Wiener" Theodor Herzl. Read more Published 17 months ago by Timmerman Rudy 2.0 out of 5 stars Jewish State Not the best book to read on the subject, lacked a lot of information and found it to be not very interesting. Have read better ones on this subject. Published on February 16, 2007 by N. Pemberton 4.0 out of 5 stars Short, important classic Herzl's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to get a sense of the Zionist movement and the passion of its most famous leader. Read more Published on November 9, 2006 by Elise Trumbull 5.0 out of 5 stars A book that changed the world Many books are written. Few really change the world. This one did. It called for the creation of a Jewish state as a way of responding to the persecution the Jews suffered in... Read more Published on November 7, 2004 by Shalom Freedman 5.0 out of 5 stars An explication and delineation for the erection of Israel This book is a must read for anyone interested in understanding the creation of Israel. The Jewish State is written by Theodor Herzl who ultimately believed in the mass... Read more Published on December 31, 2002 by Aleksey Lazaryev 5.0 out of 5 stars "The Shot Heard 'Round the World!" "The Jewish State," was the means by which author, Theodor Herzl, rallied world Jewry to the cause of establishing a national homeland for his people. Read more Published on January 13, 2002 by Harold Y. Grooms Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (January 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486258491
• ISBN-13: 978-0486258492
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #660,016 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all interested in Zionism!, November 2, 1999

By A Customer

In response to the poor situation in which most European Jews lived, Herzl formulated his ideas on modern political Zionism. "The Jewish State" serves as a basis for the reunion of the Hebrew people as Herzl invisioned it. All Zionists and Jewish scholars/historians should become familiar with the principles of Zionism as outlined here by Herzl. "The Jewish State" played a highly significant role in begining the pioneer emegration which later led to the establishment of Israel. It is also quite interesting to compare Herzl's orignal thoughts and ideas with Israeli society, the fruition of his work.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A prophecy book, November 12, 2001

By	Cassio Sztokfisz (São Paulo, Brazil) - See all my reviews

This book is just fundamental for anyone who considers itself a zionist or is interested in zionism. Herzl, considered the "father" of Zionism, exposes his thoughts over the importance of creating a Jewish State.And he goes further, by explaning how this would be done.It's also interesting to know the ideas of a man that, with his politycal zionism, not only created theories but also became an activist of his own idea, leading the way to efective action for establishing the State of Israel.Maybe he was wrong in some ideas, like the "linguistic federation", but this doesn't take his credits.In this book you will understand why people talk so much about him.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Israel's Thomas Paine, January 12, 2003

By	Steven Lynch (Chapel Hill, Tennessee USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Herzl's writings and activity got the push for a Jewish State going. This pamplet is an overly optimistic approach to starting a new Jewish state circa just pre-1900. Very little of Herzl's ideas actually ever came about to fruition from what I understand about history, and its a good thing too, otherwise Israel would probably be communist today.

The further I read, the more sad I became as I considered how only something as horrible as the Holocaust could bring the Jewish population of the world back into their traditional land. However, Herzl's purpose was exactly to prevent persecution of the Jews. The only prophetic thing in this book was his speculation that some Jews would need to go through a little more suffering before they came around to the idea of a Jewish state. No one could contemplate the "Final Solution" however.

Herzl's Utopian-like ideas were interesting solutions to many problems the future nation of Israel would actually face.

You will learn something from this book if you are either a student of History or the Bible, but don't expect a short read.

**UPDATE**
I've upped the book an additional star after I've let it soak into me for a while. The pure historical importance of this document makes it a must read in today's troubled world. I've also thought about how Herzl just let his mind work through all the hoops of creating a new society from scratch, and admire him for putting it to paper.