The book offers a vivid and surprising exploration of Jerusalem's history, highlighting both its heroic and sinful aspects. It balances the stories of conquerors and visionaries with those of playboys and adventurers, providing a comprehensive and engaging narrative.
This book provides a majestic survey of Jerusalem's history over two millennia, offering a vivid and comprehensive look at the city's complex past. Readers will find themselves surprised by the amount of ribald enjoyment and adventure that has taken place alongside the more well-known stories of heroism and cruelty. The narrative skillfully balances the accounts of conquerors, prophets, and generals with those of playboys, courtesans, and adventurers, creating a rich tapestry of life in the Holy City. This approach makes the book both informative and engaging, appealing to a wide range of readers interested in history and culture.
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This majestic survey of two overcrowded millennia in the Holy City will surprise as well as satisfy.
Less predictable is the amount of ribald enjoyment had along the way.
The haunt of saints attracted its share of sinners.