All books are shipped from New Zealand 📚

Try our Gift Wrap Service free this weekend only 🎁

WRAPITUP

Jerusalem

The Biography – A History of the Middle East
4.07 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 11,906 ratings, 1,368 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Jerusalem by Simon Sebag Montefiore is a comprehensive biography of the ancient city, spanning its colourful history from its legendary beginnings to the present day. The book delves into the lives of the many peoples, rulers, prophets, and ordinary citizens who have made Jerusalem their home, exploring the cultural, political, and religious significance that has shaped its destiny. Montefiore's narrative brings to life the vibrant and tumultuous story of this iconic city.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Jerusalem. Please add this book to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the rich tapestry of history and culture in one of the world's most ancient cities. With its blend of gripping storytelling and thorough research, it brings to life the dramatic events and diverse characters that have shaped this iconic location.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Jerusalem

A fully updated 10th anniversary edition of the SUNDAY TIMES No.1 Bestseller

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
A new, updated, revised edition of Jerusalem: The Biography, presents the broader history of the Middle East through the lens of the Holy City, from King David to modern times.

Unfolding like a sprawling epic, Jerusalem: The Biography delves into the intricate and often turbulent history of one of the world's most significant cities. Simon Sebag Montefiore meticulously chronicles the evolution of Jerusalem over 3,000 years, revealing the rich tapestry of cultures, conflicts, and communities that have shaped its destiny. The book captures the essence of Jerusalem as a microcosm of global history, exploring how this tiny, remote settlement transformed into a focal point of faith and politics, revered by billions and hotly contested throughout millennia.

The story of Jerusalem is, in many ways, the story of the world. It is a city that stands at the crossroads of history, laden with sacred significance as the capital of two peoples and the spiritual epicentre for three major religions. From its earliest days as a tribal stronghold under King David, through its periods of conquest and rebirth under various empires, to its modern-day role as a contentious hub in the geo-political landscape, Jerusalem's history is a chronicle of human civilisation itself.

Montefiore's narrative brings to life the myriad figures who passed through its gates: the prophets, poets, kings, empresses, and soldiers who left their indelible marks on the city. The author harnesses new archives and years of dedicated research to explore the personal stories and historical events that have defined Jerusalem, from its foundational myths to its contemporary struggles. Through wars and love affairs, devastations and resurrections, the city emerges as a living entity that has continually reinvented itself in response to the forces of faith, power, and passion.

A timeless work of modern literature, Jerusalem: The Biography not only offers a sweeping overview of Jerusalem's storied past but also provides an updated perspective on the broader history of the Middle East. The book traverses the development of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, illuminating the profound influence these religions have had on Jerusalem and, by extension, the world. Montefiore explores key historical junctures such as the Crusades, the Ottoman period, the British Mandate, and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, presenting a nuanced and compelling narrative of co-existence, strife, and resilience.

This newly revised edition of Montefiore's classic work is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the deep-rooted significance of Jerusalem. Through his engaging prose and comprehensive research, Montefiore reveals how Jerusalem has come to exist both as a real city on Earth and as an eternal concept in the hearts and minds of people around the globe. Jerusalem: The Biography is a masterful contribution to historical literature, offering fresh insights into the age-old question of how a city so small can hold such monumental importance.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Jerusalem by Simon Sebag Montefiore is described as vast, compelling, and a triumphantly epic work. Reviews highlight it as a scholarly yet exuberantly written popular tour de force, filled with love, scholarship, absurdities, and adventurers from the past.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474614399

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 50.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 622g

Pages: 784

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)

About the Author

Simon Sebag Montefiore is the internationally bestselling author of prize-winning books that have been published in forty-eight languages. CATHERINE THE GREAT & POTEMKIN was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize; STALIN: THE COURT OF THE RED TSAR won History Book of the Year Prize at the British Book Awards; YOUNG STALIN won the Costa Biography Award, the LA Times Book Prize for Biography, the Kreisky Prize and the Grand Prix de la Biographie Politique; JERUSALEM: THE BIOGRAPHY won the JBC Book of the Year Prize and the Wenjin Book Prize in China; THE ROMANOVS: 1613-1918 won the Lupicaia del Terriccio Book Prize. He is the author of the Moscow Trilogy of novels: SASHENKA, RED SKY AT NOON and ONE NIGHT IN WINTER, which won the Political Fiction Book of the Year Award. He is also the author of WRITTEN IN HISTORY: LETTERS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD and VOICES OF HISTORY: SPEECHES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD.

Also by Simon Sebag Montefiore

View all

More from Biography & Memoir

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent specialist on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our cozy 200m2 warehouse in Auckland holds over 10,000 books in-stock so you're not waiting for books to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Pick Ups

Auckland Pick Ups

We're an online-only store but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.

Reviews from our customers