On Democracies and Death Cults - Israel, Hamas and the Future of the West

From the Sunday Times No. 1 Bestselling Author In On Democracies and Death Cults , bestselling author Douglas Murray argues how no less than the future of the Western World is at stake in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Drawing from intensive on-the-ground reporting in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon, Murray presents a compelling case that places the latest violence in its proper historical context. He takes readers on a harrowing journey through the aftermath of the 7th October massacre, piecing together the exclusive accounts from victims, survivors and even the terrorists responsible for the atrocities. On Democracies and Death Cults illustrates how Israel''s commitment to fundamental Western values - capitalism, individual rights, democracy, and reason - has made it a beacon of progress in a region dominated by authoritarianism and extremism. Murray contrasts Israel''s principles with the ideology of Hamas, which openly proclaims its love of death over life. If left unchecked, Murray argues, this misplaced Western sympathy could embolden forces that seek to undermine democratic values and perpetuate a culture of violence. Deeply reasoned, clear-eyed and grounded in fact, On Democracies and Death Cults is a gripping and essential read for all who seek to understand the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its implications for the future of democracy - and for the world itself.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Douglas Murray
• Editore: Harper Collins Uk
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 10.04.2025
• EAN: 9780008729578
• ISBN: 978-0-00-872957-8
• Dimensioni: 153 mm x 234 mm x 15 mm
• Categorie: Saggistica; Israel, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / Democracy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism, military history, HISTORY / Middle East / Israel & Palestine, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Middle Eastern, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Commentary & Opinion, Political structures: democracy, Terrorism, armed struggle, Revolutionary groups & movements, Middle Eastern history, Battles & campaigns, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Revolutionary groups and movements, Battles and campaigns