Bibliograph

Under Jerusalem, the buried history of the world's most contested city, Andrew Lawler

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Under Jerusalem, the buried history of the world's most contested city, Andrew Lawler

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [359]-393) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrationsplatesphotographs

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Under Jerusalem

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Andrew Lawler

Sub title

the buried history of the world's most contested city

Summary

"Bringing to life the unforgettable characters who have investigated this subterranean landscape, an acclaimed journalist takes readers into the tombs, tunnels and trenches of the Holy City, in this saga of biblical treasures, intrepid explorers and political upheaval."--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A moment of insanity -- A fool's errand -- A Masonic mission -- The roots of our problem -- A faithful watchman -- A great and potent force -- Gone with the treasures of Solomon -- A dangerous fantasy -- Exalting the walls -- The magnificence of the metropolis -- The Rabbi's McGuffin -- Someone of great imagination -- A free people in our land -- The cellar crusade -- The bedrock of our existence -- Millennial madness -- Ruins in the mind -- Reality is always stronger than belief -- The rebel dig -- Resistance by existence -- Here we will stay -- Return of the Queen

Target audience

adult

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Buried history of the world's most contested city

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