Shrines Of The Holy Land Contested By The Russian And The Turk

This volume collects reports and analyses of a series of diplomatic and military conflicts between Russia and Turkey in the Holy Land in the late 19th century. The conflicts centered on the control of various religious shrines, including the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the tomb of Abraham. The authors describe the complex religious and geopolitical background of the conflicts and examine the roles played by various European powers, including Britain and France. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East, the intersection of religion and politics, and the complex geopolitics of the modern era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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This unique Atlas traces the history of Jerusalem from biblical times to the present day. Each map is illustrated by a facing page of prints or photographs, to give a complete pictorial and cartographic overview of this fascinating city of the Middle East. Coverage begins in ancient times, showing the impact of the Jews, Christians, Muslims, Romans and Crusaders on the development of this holy city. Special emphasis is placed on the last 150 years, during which Jerusalem grew from a remote and impoverished town of the Ottoman Empire to a flourishing capital city. Up-to-date maps and figures show the recent expansion of suburbs and settlements, the Wall and new urban and political developments. An extensive bibliography provides a rich source of information on further reading.