On Democracies and Death Cults

Douglas Murray

ISBN 10: 0008729603 / ISBN 13: 9780008729608

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Synopsis :

NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

Douglas Murray, international bestselling author and renowned cultural commentator confronts what he views as the most pressing issue of our time: why Western support of the Palestinian cause is ultimately playing into the hands of a much more dangerous force.

Drawing from intensive on-the-ground reporting in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon, Murray presents a compelling case that places the latest violence in its historical context. He takes readers on a harrowing journey through the aftermath of the 7 October 2023 massacre, piecing together exclusive accounts from victims, survivors and even the terrorists responsible for the atrocities.

On Democracies and Death Cults argues that 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.

Clear-eyed and deeply reasoned, 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.

Douglas Murray's book 'On Democracies and Death Cults' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-04-21.

À propos de l?auteur:

Douglas Murray is a bestselling author and journalist. His books include the Sunday Times No. 1 bestsellers The War on the West: How to Prevail in the Age of Unreason, The Strange Death of Europe: Immigration, Identity and Islam and The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity. He has been Associate Editor at The Spectator magazine since 2012 and has written regularly there, as well as for other publications including The Wall Street Journal, The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Mail on Sunday and the New York Post. A regular guest on a range of news channels, he has also spoken at numerous universities, parliaments, the O2 Arena and the White House.

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Titre : On Democracies and Death Cults
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Very Good