This is an intriguing and concise history of the city of Jerusalem, whose story is one of the richest and longest in the world. Lavishly illustrated, this beautiful book contains a combination of historically chronological and themed chapters that recall the origins of Jerusalem and show how it has been at the centre of disputes between the three major world religions - Judaism, Islam and Christianity - for nearly two millennia. With special chapters on some of the most important features of the city, such as the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as others on key moments in its story, such as the declaration of Israel's independence and the Six-Day War, "Jerusalem: The Illustrated History of the Holy City" offers a fascinating insight into how the city has continued as a focus not just for the people of the Middle East but also for the world.
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In his new lavishly-illustrated book, former Jewish News foreign editor Joseph Millis provides a concise history of this intriguing city. --Jewish News
Joseph Millis's Jerusalem offers a tactile reading experience ... the illustrations are sumptuous and the seeds of conflict are described with admirable conciseness.
If you are looking for a Bar Mitzvah or Chanukah present, look no further. This book could well be the answer to your gift problems. ... it is more than just a history with a wonderful range of pictures. -- Birmingham Jewish Recorder --Jewish Chronicle
extraordinary images --Good Book Guide
Joseph Millis's Jerusalem offers a tactile reading experience ... the illustrations are sumptuous and the seeds of conflict are described with admirable conciseness.
If you are looking for a Bar Mitzvah or Chanukah present, look no further. This book could well be the answer to your gift problems. ... it is more than just a history with a wonderful range of pictures. -- Birmingham Jewish Recorder --Jewish Chronicle
extraordinary images --Good Book Guide
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Joseph Millis is an award-winning journalist. He is the former foreign editor of the Jewish Chronicle and a founder and Editor-in-Chief of its website. He has worked at Standpoint Magazine, the Daily Express, the Daily Star, the Guardian and the Daily Mail. He is often appears on CNN, MSNBC, the BBC, Sky News and Channel 4, to comment on Middle East events, and was the first non-Israeli, non-American journalist to interview the former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Barak, following his 1999 election victory.
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Excellent Book! Well written and well produced. Nice to dip into. Makes a good present especially for a Bar / Bat Mitzvah!
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Great read for people who love history.Love the pull outs in the book.This book has a great in depth look on how Jerusalem changed through the centuries.
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