{"product_id":"on-democracies-and-death-cults","title":"On Democracies and Death Cults","description":"\u003cp\u003eDouglas 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. 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.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf left unchecked, Murray argues, this misplaced Western sympathy could embolden forces that seek to undermine democratic values and perpetuate a culture of violence.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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Oversize Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished: 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages: 240\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN 10: 0008729573\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN 13: 9780008729578\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Douglas Murray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759156756746,"sku":null,"price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0282\/6066\/3399\/files\/9780008729578.jpg?v=1757417848","url":"https:\/\/www.shakespeareandsons.com\/products\/on-democracies-and-death-cults","provider":"Shakespeare \u0026 Sons Buchhandel GmbH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}