{"product_id":"the-history-of-jerusalem-vincent-lemire-9781419777806","title":"The History of Jerusalem: An Illustrated Story of 4,000 Years","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe 4,000-year history of the city of Jerusalem unfolds in an exceptional graphic narrative that touches on the birth of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, as well as famous conquerors and mighty empires, and more\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Four thousand years ago, Jerusalem was a small, isolated village perched on a ridge line between the Mediterranean and the desert. Today it is a bustling metropolis with almost one million inhabitants, attracting visitors from all over the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The story of Jerusalem is in many ways the story of the development of Western civilization--religions were born on its streets, famous conquerors laid siege to it, and great empires clashed over it. Considered the cradle of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam--the three major monotheistic religions--and a spiritual capital for more than half of humanity. Tracing its history gives us a unique perspective into the histories of these different religious identities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this 256-page graphic novel, written by renowned historian Vincent Lemire and illustrated by cartoonist and animator Christophe Gaultier, readers will meet Abraham, King Herod, Empress Helena (the mother of Constantine I), Queen Melisende of Jerusalem, Saladin, Sulayman ibn Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, General Edmund Allenby, Palestinian nationalist Abd al-Qadir al-Husayni, former Mayor Teddy Kollek, and many other famous people who have helped build the story of Jerusalem. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But it takes many hands to make a city, and the history of the city is the history of the residents who lead lives both great and small within its walls. As Lemire and Gaultier guide us through the lives of Jerusalem's most famous residents, so too do they introduce us to the people, priests, craftsmen, architects, and residents who have built the history of Jerusalem over the last five millennia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Vincent Lemire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1419777807\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419777806\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrams Comicarts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/20\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"Vincent Lemire","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46401614872831,"sku":"9781419777806","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_39662e01-8246-4c90-833f-1ad31133f0e3.jpg?v=1733888124","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-history-of-jerusalem-vincent-lemire-9781419777806","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}