The History of Ancient and Modern Jerusalem

The History of Ancient and Modern Jerusalem is a comprehensive book written by John Kitto that explores the rich history of the city of Jerusalem. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the ancient history of Jerusalem, including its biblical significance, the history of the Jewish people, and the various empires that have conquered the city over the centuries. The second part of the book covers the modern history of Jerusalem, including the impact of the Crusades, Ottoman rule, and the establishment of the State of Israel. Throughout the book, Kitto provides detailed descriptions of the city's landmarks, including the Temple Mount, the Wailing Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. He also provides insights into the political and religious conflicts that have shaped the city's history, including the ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Overall, The History of Ancient and Modern Jerusalem is a fascinating and informative book that provides readers with a deep understanding of one of the most important cities in the world. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East, religion, or world history.This work relates a complete history of Jerusalem from its origin through the time of Christ. Contents: origin and early history; the site, Jerusalem in the time of David; Temple of Solomon; Jerusalem in the time of Solomon; Jerusalem to the captivity; Jerusalem from the captivity to the time of Christ; Jerusalem in the time of Christ.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.