Jerusalem And Its Environs

Or The Holy City As It Was And Is (1860)

von William King Tweedie

240 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Jerusalem and Its Environs: Or The Holy City As It Was And Is is a historical and descriptive account of Jerusalem written by William King Tweedie in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the city's history, geography, and culture, as well as its religious significance to Jews, Christians, and Muslims. The author describes the city's ancient landmarks, including the Temple Mount, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Western Wall, and provides insights into the daily life of its inhabitants. He also discusses the political and social issues that have shaped Jerusalem's history, including the Crusades, Ottoman rule, and the British Mandate.Tweedie's book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the city's landscape and architecture, as well as its detailed accounts of religious ceremonies and traditions. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Jerusalem, and a valuable addition to the literature on the Holy Land.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781104253202
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 02.04.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC