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  • Day by Day and Minute by Minute the Historic Struggle for Jerusalem and the Birth of Israel
  • Written by: Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre
  • Narrated by: Theodore Bikel
  • Length: 23 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (84 ratings)

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O Jerusalem

Written by: Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre
Narrated by: Theodore Bikel
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Publisher's Summary

O Jerusalem! is the epic drama of 1948, when Arabs and Jews fought for control of the city of Jerusalem. This story traverses centuries and continents, covering the time between WWII and the creation of the independent state of Israel. Based on five years of intensive research and thousands of interviews, this is a story of courage, terrorism, heroism, and ultimately, war.
©1972 Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre (P)2003 New Millennium Audio, All Rights Reserved

Critic Reviews

"A history that not only clarifies the military and political events of the war but brings its human dimensions vividly to life." (The National Observer)
"A story as dramatic, as miraculous, as full of wonder as any ever told." (New York Times Book Review)

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I liked the narration,the story was interesting too.Dominique lappier never disappoints.it is a masterpiece.

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History at it's most painful

Loved the book from the first page. The story of struggle, pain and courage gives your goosebumps all the way. One world's say that there is an element of bias towards the underdogs.

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enjoyed the narration

engaging but well detailed. narration was well paced. this is a fantastic book by collins lapierre.

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Seminal, stunning

Seminal account of a historic city at one of its most important time. The book is compelling, unsettling and down right uncomfortable in parts but a must read if you love History. Narrator has done a great job bringing out the story and done justice to the book

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A remarkable and chilling memoir of 20th Century Jerusalem

An excellent rendition by Bikel of a gripping set of events leading up to the birth of the Jewish state and the ensuing war. Masterfully written by Collins and Lapierre. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Amazing work..Heart touching tale brought out....

Loved it..one of the best books I have read in many years..O Jerusalem..what a book

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Simply immersive narration..

The book and narration is addictive and immersive. I felt that I had travelled in the past and living the moment. I could feel the pain, the victory, the loss and all the small happiness you experience during such time.

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A Melancholy tale of humanity

Its a fantastic piece of literature for history lovers, well written as expected from the authors an an emotionally encapsulating the narrator makes this one of the best audio books. 23 hours of listening is worth every milli second.

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