Jerusalem
The Biography
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Andrew Sachs
About this listen
Jerusalem lies at the centre of the world, the capital of three faiths, the prize of many conquerors, the jewel of many empires, and the eye of the storm of today's battle of civilisations. But the city lacks a biography. It lacks a secret history. Simon Sebag Montefiore's epic account is seen through kings, conquerors, emperors and soldiers; Muslims, Jews, Christians, Macedonians, Romans and Greeks; Palestinians and Israelis; from King David via Nebuchadnezzar, Alexander the Great, Herod, Caesar, Cleopatra, Jesus and Saladin, to Churchill, King Hussein, Anwar Sadat and Ariel Sharon. Their individual stories combine to form the biography of a city - a gritty, dramatic, violent tale of power, empire, love, vanity, luxury and death, bringing three thousand years of history vividly to life.
©2011 Simon Sebag Montefiore (P)2011 Orion Publishing Group LimitedWhat listeners say about Jerusalem
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- AM
- 22-03-2018
Excellent to gain some understanding.
Would you listen to Jerusalem again? Why?
Yes - over and over - to pick up on some era or some point I may have missed earlier. Love listening to it in background of whatever I'm doing at time.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-11-2020
A must listen if you're Jew, Christian or Muslim.
I wish I would've listened or read this book before traveling to Israel and Jordan.
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- Rodney Wetherell
- 09-09-2017
Gripping story of a famous city
Would you listen to Jerusalem again? Why?
Yes - Montefiore describes so many intrigues and atrocities, I really need to read it again to get more of it straight in my head. But before I read this book again, I need to read some Jane Austen or PG Wodehouse to recover.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Jerusalem?
I found the story of the Crusades particularly interesting, though also horrifying for the way both sides gloried in the grisly deaths of their opponents.
Which character – as performed by Andrew Sachs – was your favourite?
He didn't exactly perform characters - this is history.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It made me feel quite sick at several points. If I were a cryer I'm sure I would have cried.
Any additional comments?
I am again highly impressed by Montefiore's grasp of history and his narrative skill.
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- Hermien Bouman
- 26-01-2018
Fascinating history
Fascinating history of Jerusalem. I look forward to reading the unabridged edition some time soon.
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- Soumendu G.
- 09-05-2023
Fascinating read if you are a history leg
The book reading was amazing. I felt i was in a theatre. It was my fault that I couldn’t listen continuously and the break in between made it harder for me. But I would probably read/listen one more time.
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