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This unique atlas traces the history of Jerusalem from biblical times to the present day. Each map is illustrated by a facing page of prints or photographs, providing a complete pictorial and cartographic overview of this fascinating city of the Middle East. Coverage begins in ancient times, showing the impact of the Jews, Christians, Muslims, Romans, and Crusaders on the development of this holy city. Special emphasis is placed on the last 150 years, during which Jerusalem grew from a remote and impoverished town of the Ottoman Empire to a flourishing capital city. Up-to-date maps and figures show the recent expansion of suburbs and settlements, the Wall, and new urban and political developments. An extensive bibliography provides a rich source of information on further reading.
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Jerusalem, Martin Gilbert
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- Année de publication
- 1978
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- Titre
- Jerusalem
- Sous-titre
- Illustrated History Atlas
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Martin Gilbert
- Éditeur
- Burlington Press
- Publié
- 1978
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN10
- 0905648048
- ISBN13
- 9780905648040
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Jérusalem, Atlas Historiques
- Description
- This unique atlas traces the history of Jerusalem from biblical times to the present day. Each map is illustrated by a facing page of prints or photographs, providing a complete pictorial and cartographic overview of this fascinating city of the Middle East. Coverage begins in ancient times, showing the impact of the Jews, Christians, Muslims, Romans, and Crusaders on the development of this holy city. Special emphasis is placed on the last 150 years, during which Jerusalem grew from a remote and impoverished town of the Ottoman Empire to a flourishing capital city. Up-to-date maps and figures show the recent expansion of suburbs and settlements, the Wall, and new urban and political developments. An extensive bibliography provides a rich source of information on further reading.