Behold the Fire - Michael Blankfort(1966) Historic novel on heroic exploits of Jewish spy network

Behold the Fire by Michael Blankfort (1966). Large A5, Hard cover with dust cover, 346 pages. Dust Cover is quite worn - especially the edges. Book inside in good readable condition.

An amazing historical novel based on the heroic exploits of the Jewish spy network NILI which helped the British against the Turks during the First World War to further the cause of a Jewish homeland in the Holy Land. Centred around a fascinating group of Palestinian Jews , including the heroic Naftali, the alluring Rachel and the dedicated Moshe, based on real characters and brining in historical characters such as General Allenby , Lawrence of Arabia, Chaim Weizmann and Ahmed Bey. We witness the genociden of Armenians by the Turks and the Turks cruelty to Jewish communities in the Land of Israel. We get a strong feel for the Jewish attachment to their ancient homeland. and are reminded their were thriving Jewish communities in Palestine at this time, over thirty years before the re-establishment of the State of Israel. the author demonstrates a strong understanding of human psychology and dynamics, war and espionage , and from someone who visited Israel several times, of the Land of Israel and the people of Israel.

Gripping, inspiring, and often heartbreaking, you will be touched by the courage of the NILI network.