The Ultimate Guide to the Eternal City
Recommendation: You won't find a more comprehensive and gripping account of the historical and cultural significance of Jerusalem than "Jerusalem: The Biography". Montefiore takes you on a journey through time, unveiling the secrets and stories that have shaped this city into the legendary place it is today. Whether you're a history buff, a religious scholar, or simply curious about the captivating history of the Middle East, this book is an essential read. Prepare to be enthralled by the tales of kings, empresses, prophets, poets, saints, conquerors, and everyday people who have made Jerusalem the "centre of the world". A timeless masterpiece that will leave you in awe.
ISBN: 9781474614399
Authors:
Simon Sebag Montefiore
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Date of Publication: 2020-09-17
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 11147 readers)
Description
Simon Sebag Montefiore har skrevet verdens bedste bog om den mest omstridte, elskede, ombejlede, kontroversielle by - og har gjort det med så stor indlevelse, grundighed og overbevisning, at det er en af de mest roste biografier over en hel by nogensinde. Det gør bogen til et must for alle, der bare er det mindste interesseret i, hvor vores holdninger, overbevisninger, tro (eller mangel på samme) kommer fra, og hvorfor der er så store spændinger mellem kristne, jøder og muslimer i verden i dag."Simon Sebag Montefiore har skrevet en stakåndet og vidunderlig bog om verdens mest omstridte by." *****- Berlingske Tidende"En bog man bliver klogere af." *****- Jyllands-Posten "Et brag af en bog om de seneste tre tusind år i den hellige by." *****- Politiken"En levende og velresearchet bog fra bibelske David og frem til i dag." *****- Ekstra Bladet "Vellykket kæmpeværk med bud til alle, der har interesse i kulturhistorie."- Kristeligt DagbladSimon Sebag Montefiore er historiker og uddannet ved Cambridge University. Han har tidligere skrevet to internainale anerkendte og kæmpe biografier om Potemkin og Stalin.
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Recommendation: You won't find a more comprehensive and gripping account of the historical and cultural significance of Jerusalem than "Jerusalem: The Biography". Montefiore takes you on a journey through time, unveiling the secrets and stories that have shaped this city into the legendary place it is today. Whether you're a history buff, a religious scholar, or simply curious about the captivating history of the Middle East, this book is an essential read. Prepare to be enthralled by the tales of kings, empresses, prophets, poets, saints, conquerors, and everyday people who have made Jerusalem the "centre of the world". A timeless masterpiece that will leave you in awe.
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