Kreisky, Israel und die Juden

A new perspective on the work of the long-serving Austrian Chancellor Bruno Kreisky. Bruno Kreisky is admired, even revered, across party lines in Austria. In Israel, however, he is seen as controversial, if not a figure of animosity. His often sharp criticism of Israeli politics and his early support for the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) were particularly resented, especially due to his Jewish heritage. In this book, Israeli diplomat Dr. Daniel Aschheim and author paints a multifaceted portrait of the statesman who introduced the two-state solution into the peace efforts regarding the Middle East conflict. Biography: Kreisky's personality in the context of the history and present of Judaism in Austria - interviews, archival material, and insights into Israeli diplomacy of the 1970s create a nuanced image of the cult chancellor - Peace politics for Israel and Palestine: What did Kreisky's Jewish identity mean for his political actions? A complicated web of relationships: Kreisky, Judaism, and the State of Israel - A political non-fiction book about the Kreisky era in Austria's Second Republic. A piece of contemporary history: Austrian politics and the century's chancellor. Bruno Kreisky is undoubtedly one of the most famous figures in Austria: During his 13-year term as Chancellor, he shaped post-war Austrian politics like no other. Daniel Aschheim presents a nuanced picture of this exceptional politician in his book, introducing us to a man full of visions but also full of contradictions. Regardless of one's own stance on Kreisky's person and work, one thing is clear: This man leaves no one indifferent. Join the author on a journey through the political history of Austria in the post-war period.