Jerusalem The Biography A History Of The Middle East

Jerusalem: The Biography is a sweeping history of the Holy City, tracing over 3,000 years of faith, war, and politics through the lives of its rulers, prophets, and ordinary citizens. It follows Jerusalem from King David and the Biblical era through Roman, Islamic, Crusader, Ottoman, British, and modern Middle Eastern conflicts, showing how the city became a global symbol of holiness and struggle. Written in an engaging narrative style, the book blends scholarship and storytelling to reveal why Jerusalem remains central to Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and contemporary geopolitics.