Drawn to the Promised Land
A Cartoon History of Britain, Palestine and the Jews: 1917-1949
(Author) Tim BensonDrawn to the Promised Land charts the dramatic history of Palestine from the Balfour Declaration to the creation of the state of Israel. Through the acerbic wit of leading political cartoonists from Britain, the United States and other countries, we see how Britain's policies changed repeatedly after it captured Palestine from the Ottomans in 1917. From the Arab riots through to the Nazi persecution of European Jews and the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust, cartoonists captured every painful twist and agonising turn of events. The first book of cartoons to be published on this contentious subject, Drawn to the Promised Land offers a truly unique visual insight into a period of history that still reverberates to this day.
Tim Benson
Tim Benson is a British portrait artist known for his expressive and dynamic style. He is particularly renowned for his series of portraits documenting the experiences of British soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Benson's work captures the raw emotions and humanity of his subjects, providing a poignant commentary on the realities of war. His most famous work is "Heroes of Afghanistan," a collection of portraits that has received critical acclaim for its powerful and moving depictions of soldiers and their families. Benson's contributions to literature have shed light on the human side of conflict and have had a lasting impact on the genre of war art.