Jerusalem by Colin Thubron
A description of the historical sites of Jerusalem, providing factual details as well as information on various myths and legends, with explanations of the relevance of the city for Muslims, Jews and Christians. Originally published in 1969.
COLIN THUBRON is an acknowledged master of travel writing, and the winner of many prizes and awards. His first writing was about the Middle East -- Damascus, Lebanon and Cyprus. In 1982 he travelled into the Soviet Union in an ancient Morris Marina, pursued by the KGB, a journey he recorded in Among the Russians. From these early experiences developed his classic travel books: Behind the Wall (winner of the Hawthornden Prize and the Thomas Cook Travel Award), The Lost Heart of Asia, In Siberia (Prix Bouvier) and Shadow of the Silk Road (all available in Vintage). In 2010 Colin Thubron became President the Royal Society of Literature.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780712614924 |
| ISBN 10 | 0712614923 |
| Title | Jerusalem |
| Author | Colin Thubron |
| Series | The Century Travellers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 1987-02-19 |
| Number of pages | 199 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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