{"product_id":"9780008729608","title":"On Democracies and Death Cults : Israel, Hamas and the Future of the West by Murray, Douglas","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Murray, Douglas\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIsrael\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 9 April 2026 by HarperCollins Publishers (HarperCollins) in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 320 pages\u003cbr\u003e128 x 197 x 21 | 220g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Douglas Murray, international bestselling author and renowned cultural commentator confronts what he views as the most pressing issue of our time: why Western support of the Palestinian cause is ultimately playing into the hands of a much more dangerous force.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Drawing from intensive on-the-ground reporting in Israel, Gaza and Lebanon, Murray presents a compelling case that places the latest violence in its historical context. He takes readers on a harrowing journey through the aftermath of the 7 October 2023 massacre, piecing together exclusive accounts from victims, survivors and even the terrorists responsible for the atrocities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e On Democracies and Death Cults argues that Israel's commitment to fundamental Western values “ capitalism, individual rights, democracy and reason “ has made it a beacon of progress in a region dominated by authoritarianism and extremism. Murray contrasts Israel's principles with the ideology of Hamas, which openly proclaims its love of death over life. If left unchecked, Murray argues, this misplaced Western sympathy could embolden forces that seek to undermine democratic values and perpetuate a culture of violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Clear-eyed and deeply reasoned, On Democracies and Death Cults is a gripping and essential read for all who seek to understand the complexities of the Israeli“Palestinian conflict and its implications for the future of democracy “ and for the world itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Book Nook","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58110191862141,"sku":"9780008729608","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/6525\/8945\/files\/9780008729608.jpg?v=1777640509","url":"https:\/\/www.booknookshop.co.uk\/es\/products\/9780008729608","provider":"The Book Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}