Description: David Wolffsohn: Herzl's Successor is a biographical account of the life and work of David Wolffsohn, a prominent figure in the Zionist movement who succeeded Theodor Herzl as the president of the World Zionist Organization. Written by Emil Bernhard Cohn, the book traces Wolffsohn's early years in Lithuania and his eventual move to Germany, where he became involved in the Zionist movement and rose to prominence as a leader and organizer.The book explores Wolffsohn's role in the establishment of the Jewish National Fund and his efforts to secure funding for the Zionist cause. It also delves into his relationships with other key figures in the movement, including Herzl, Chaim Weizmann, and Vladimir Jabotinsky.Throughout the book, Cohn provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Wolffsohn, highlighting his strengths as a leader and his contributions to the Zionist cause. The book also sheds light on the challenges and obstacles that Wolffsohn faced during his tenure as president of the World Zionist Organization, including opposition from within the movement and the outbreak of World War I.Overall, David Wolffsohn: Herzl's Successor is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers valuable insights into the life and work of one of the most important figures in the history of Zionism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
