Under Jerusalem is a fascinating and unbiased account of one of the world's most contested cities. And he chronicles the often violent struggle for control of Jerusalem, from the Crusader conquest in 1099 to the Arab-Israeli conflict of today. He describes the construction of the city's iconic landmarks, including the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock. He tells the stories of the city's many rulers, from the biblical King David to the Ottoman sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Lawler draws on new archaeological discoveries, ancient texts, and firsthand accounts to paint a vivid picture of Jerusalem's past. In Under Jerusalem, journalist Andrew Lawler tells the fascinating history of this city, from its earliest days as a small Canaanite village to its present-day status as a global flashpoint. For centuries, it has been a major center of religious and political conflict.
Jerusalem is one of the oldest and most contested cities in the world.
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