The City of Jerusalem

By Claude Reignier Conder

Book Overview

The City of Jerusalem is a book written by Colonel C. R. Conder, providing a comprehensive description of the city of Jerusalem. The book covers the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the city, as well as its architecture, topography, and geography. Conder draws on his extensive knowledge of the region, having served as a British officer during the late 19th century in Palestine. He provides detailed accounts of the various neighborhoods and landmarks within the city, including the Temple Mount, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and the Western Wall. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the city and its features. Overall, The City of Jerusalem is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of this important city.1909. The object of this volume is to present in a convenient form the results of research and exploration concerning the history and buildings of the city of Jerusalem-results which have accumulated during the last half-century, but which are scattered in many expensive works not easily accessible for the general reader. The story of forty centuries is carried down to the present year, and reliance is chiefly placed on monumental information. Contents: Before David; The Hebrew Kings; Ezra and Nehemiah; The Greek Age; Herod the Great; The Gospel Sites; The Fall of Jerusalem; The Roman City; The Byzantines; The Arabs; The Turks; The Latin Kingdom; and Franks and Moslems.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162730463
• ISBN13: 9781162730462
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"