Rooted Cosmopolitans: Jews and Human Rights in the Twentieth Century

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Book Synopsis: A stunningly original look at the forgotten Jewish political roots of contemporary international human rights, told through the moving stories of five key activists. The year 2018 marks the seventieth anniversary of two momentous events in twentieth-century history: the birth of the State of Israel and the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Both remain tied together in the ongoing debates about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, global antisemitism, and American foreign policy. Yet the surprising connections between Zionism and the origins of international human rights are completely unknown today. In this riveting account, James Loeffler explores this controversial history through the stories of five remarkable Jewish founders of international human rights, following them from the prewar shtetls of eastern Europe to the postwar United Nations, a journey that includes the Nuremberg and Eichmann trials, the founding of Amnesty International, and the UN resolution of 1975 labeling Zionism as racism. The result is a book that challenges long-held assumptions about the history of human rights and offers a startlingly new perspective on the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Discover the untold stories of the remarkable Jewish activists who shaped the foundations of modern human rights. Rooted Cosmopolitans: Jews and Human Rights in the Twentieth Century takes you on a captivating journey from the bustling shtetls of eastern Europe to the halls of the United Nations. Unearth the surprising links between Zionism and the birth of international human rights.

As we celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the State of Israel and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, it is essential to acknowledge the pivotal role these Jewish leaders played in shaping global conversations surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, combating antisemitism, and influencing American foreign policy.

Author James Loeffler delves deep into the lives of five extraordinary Jewish activists, examining their trials and triumphs during tumultuous times. From the iconic Nuremberg and Eichmann trials to the formation of Amnesty International and the historic 1975 UN resolution on Zionism, this riveting account challenges long-held assumptions about the history of human rights.

Don't miss out on this groundbreaking exploration of the roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the foundations of modern human rights. Get your copy of Rooted Cosmopolitans today and gain a startlingly new perspective on the history that continues to shape our world.

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