Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David
Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014368
Book • Nonfiction
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BiographyCamp David • 1970s
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Politics & Government•
World History2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David by Lawrence Wright chronicles the pivotal 1978 Camp David Accords, focusing on the experiences of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat. The book provides an in-depth look at their negotiations and interactions that sought to bring peace to the Middle East.
Informative
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Contemplative
Emotional
Inspirational
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Lawrence Wright's Thirteen Days in September is praised for its detailed narrative and insightful portrayal of the Camp David Accords. Readers appreciate the dynamic depiction of Carter, Begin, and Sadat, and the complex diplomacy involved. Some critics find the dense historical context challenging. Overall, it offers an engaging look into a pivotal peace negotiation.
Who Should Read Thirteen Days in September: Carter, Begin, and Sadat at Camp David?
A reader interested in Thirteen Days in September likely appreciates historical non-fiction, international diplomacy, and political biographies. Fans of The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman or The Best and the Brightest by David Halberstam would find this book engaging.
3,843 ratings
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368
Book • Nonfiction
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BiographyCamp David • 1970s
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Politics & Government•
World History2014
Adult
18+ years
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