Episode three last night and have to say that this proving to be an excellent documentary so far. Simon Schama is fiercely biased to his own religion in my opinion but well worth a watch.
I've got the DVDs on the shelf behind me but imo Schama's occasional cheerleading is an irritant in a great series telling an inspiring yet sometimes depressing tale. The Jewish story, and contributions by Jews to all our history and the modern world are fantastic enough, including fish and chips (though that fact may have come from Jamie Oliver not Simon Schama).
I've got the DVDs on the shelf behind me but imo Schama's occasional cheerleading is an irritant in a great series telling an inspiring yet sometimes depressing tale. The Jewish story, and contributions by Jews to all our history and the modern world
Fascinating viewing if you are into European history.
Latest episode now available on the iplayerhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03bvnf9/the-story-of-the-jews-4-over-the-rainbowFascinating viewing if you are into European history.
I was a bit disappointed with it, particularly when he spent so much of his limited time focusing on one or two individuals, such as Mendlessohn. The BBC4 series on `Putin and the West` has been fascinating, a highly informative peek behind the curtains.
For a more enlightening insight into the Israeli/Jewish spirit, here`s an account of their raid on Entebbe;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYU4iOWJ9pU
And The Six Day War;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxEXGA0RU5c
Gotta just love Israel and the Jews!
I was a bit disappointed with it, particularly when he spent so much of his limited time focusing on one or two individuals, such as Mendlessohn. The BBC4 series on `Putin and the West` has been fascinating, a highly informative peek behind the curta