Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-213) and index.
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The British mandate : Jerusalem undivided -- American Zionists take the lead -- The battle for Jerusalem : bucking the international consensus -- Planning for expansion : overcoming the limitations of the first borders -- War unites Jerusalem -- Israeli faits accomplis and Jordanian weakness -- Oslo : the Chimera of a just peace -- Clinton's quest for a mideast legacy -- Conclusion.
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This study examines the policies of twentieth-century US presidents regarding the status of Jerusalem. It investigates the influence of presidential advisors and lobbyists, tracks the conflicting historical narratives presented by various states in the region, and analyzes the contemporary political situation.--Publisher description.