Aaronsohn's Maps: The Untold Story of the Man Who Might Have Created Peace in the Middle East
 

Aaronsohn's Maps: The Untold Story of the Man Who Might Have Created Peace in the Middle East

by Patricia Goldstone

Scientist, diplomat, and spy, Aaron Aaronsohn was one of the most extraordinary figures in the early struggle to create a homeland for the Jews. Born to Jewish settlers in Palestine, he ran a spy network that enabled the British to capture Jerusalem during World War I and made him the rival of his contemporary, T. E. Lawrence—who may also have been his flamboyant sister... (read more)

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This was an awesome look at a little part of Middle Eastern history that I don't know much about. It broke down what the Aaronsohn's did and tried to seperate the men (and women) from the myths of popular culture. Extremely recommended and it really makes one wonder what the world would be like now had Aaronsohn not died (or perhaps been murdered)and his plans for equal water rights been implemented.

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