Rothschild and Early Jewish Colonization in Palestine

by Ran Aaronsohn

Overview

It is commonly accepted that the initial Jewish resettlement of the Holy Land in the late nineteenth century laid the foundations of the State of Israel. But what were the key elements of that process, and who implemented it? What did the new enterprise look like, and what was its significance? These important yet often poorly understood issues are reconstructed and analyzed in this unique study. Ran Aaronsohn provides fresh insight into the role played by Baron Edmond de Rothschild through his many and diverse agents (Othe administrationO) in the Jewish settlement movement and places the endeavor in global perspective by comparing it to the phenomenon of colonization throughout the world. The author draws upon a wide array of sources_including primary archival material from Israel and France_and illustrates his narrative with maps and historical photos to create a richly detailed picture of a crucial period in Jewish history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781461642176
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	10/04/2000
Series:	Geographical Perspectives on the Human Past
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Ran Aaronsohn is senior lecturer in geography at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He is the author of numerous publications in historical geography, concentrating on the reshaping of contemporary Palestine.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction: On Colonization: Some Theoretical and Practical Aspects
Part 2 Part I: Baron Rothschild and the Jewish Colonies: Stages of Involvement
Chapter 3 The Pre-Rothschild Years—Sporadic Development
Chapter 4 First Overtures, 1882–1883
Chapter 5 Deepening Ties, 1883–1887
Chapter 6 A Relationship Solidified, 1887–1890
Part 7 Part II: The Rothschild Administration, Action and Impact
Chapter 8 Responsibilities of the Administration
Chapter 9 Administrators and Clerks
Chapter 10 Agronomists and Technicians
Chapter 11 Communal Workers
Chapter 12 Other Employees
Part 13 Part III: The Jewish Colonies in 1890: The Mark of the Baron
Chapter 14 The End of a Decade
Chapter 15 Layout and Architecture
Chapter 16 Farm and Economy
Chapter 17 Society and Culture
Chapter 18 Epilogue: Early Jewish Colonization: Figures and Features

Editorial Reviews

Aaronsohn (geography, Hebrew U. of Jerusalem) examines the role of Baron Edmond de Rothschild and his agents in the resettlement of the Holy Land in the late 19th century, which laid the foundation for the State of Israel. He places the Jewish settlement movement in global perspective by comparing it to the phenomenon of colonization throughout the world. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Students of the early Zionist movements will find this work an enlightening and revealing prologue to the much-examined Third Aliyah. Scholars interested in colonization will also find the book's lengthy theoretical introduction worthwhile. Recommended for graduate students and scholars of Zionism, modern Jewish history, and colonization.

Choice Reviews

Students of the early Zionist movements will find this work an enlightening and revealing prologue to the much-examined Third Aliyah. Scholars interested in colonization will also find the book's lengthy theoretical introduction worthwhile. Recommended for graduate students and scholars of Zionism, modern Jewish history, and colonization.

From the Publisher

Students of the early Zionist movements will find this work an enlightening and revealing prologue to the much-examined Third Aliyah. Scholars interested in colonization will also find the book's lengthy theoretical introduction worthwhile. Recommended for graduate students and scholars of Zionism, modern Jewish history, and colonization.

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Students of the early Zionist movements will find this work an enlightening and revealing prologue to the much-examined Third Aliyah. Scholars interested in colonization will also find the book's lengthy theoretical introduction worthwhile. Recommended for graduate students and scholars of Zionism, modern Jewish history, and colonization.

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