Baksheesh Diplomacy

Rafael Medoff's books and essays are always meticulously researched, and in this work he performs a much needed task. -- Marc Raphael, editor-in-chief, American Jewish History
Rafael Medoff has discovered an extraordinary and previously unknown chapter in Middle East diplomacy. His book is an exceptionally lucid and fascinating account. -- Mordechai Nisan, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem * gem *
Rafael Medoff, one of Zionism's most meticulous and imaginative historians, has written a dazzling narrative, at once scholarly and dramatic. * Judaism *
An extraordinary thriller that helps put present day problems in perspective. * Lifestyle Magazine *
History buffs will enjoy this book but it should also appeal to all who are interested in the Middle East. * Jewish Press *
Rafael Medoff's meticulous scholarship has, once again, brought to light previously unknown episodes in Zionist and American Jewish history. This convincing, well-documented historical work—that reads like a mystery novel—will be welcomed by scholars and general readers alike. -- Jeffrey S. Gurock, Yeshiva University
Medoff has unveiled an important new dimension to both American Jewish history and Middle East diplomatic history, one which will fascinate readers and change our current understanding of the characters involved in the history he describes. * American Jewish History *