Civilizations Of The Holy Land
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some minor edge wear and light creasing. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact and solid.
A sweeping work of historical narrative, Civilizations of the Holy Land chronicles over four millennia of human history in one of the world's most contested and sacred regions. Paul Johnson, renowned for his grand historical canvases, presents an authoritative account of the successive peoples, empires, and faiths that have shaped the land bridging Africa, Asia, and Europe — from the earliest Canaanite settlements through the rise of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, to the turbulent modern era. With characteristic clarity and intellectual vigour, Johnson argues that the Holy Land is not merely a backdrop to religious history but the very crucible in which Western civilisation was forged. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, the work illuminates how geography, faith, and conflict have made this narrow strip of land the most historically consequential territory on Earth.
Author: Paul Johnson
Format: Hardback
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some minor edge wear and light creasing. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact and solid.
A sweeping work of historical narrative, Civilizations of the Holy Land chronicles over four millennia of human history in one of the world's most contested and sacred regions. Paul Johnson, renowned for his grand historical canvases, presents an authoritative account of the successive peoples, empires, and faiths that have shaped the land bridging Africa, Asia, and Europe — from the earliest Canaanite settlements through the rise of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, to the turbulent modern era. With characteristic clarity and intellectual vigour, Johnson argues that the Holy Land is not merely a backdrop to religious history but the very crucible in which Western civilisation was forged. Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, the work illuminates how geography, faith, and conflict have made this narrow strip of land the most historically consequential territory on Earth.