Spectacular Israel

Fülszöveg

No part of the world has more history, nor has a more
diverse landscape than that of Israel. From the bareness
of the Negev desert to the lush waters of the Red Sea teeming
with fish and coral, this is a land of constant change and sur-
prise. Spectacular Israel offers an unforgettable view of this
country, which although tiny in size, is immense in its history
and universal importance.
Almost 200 color photographs taken by Israel's most promin-
ent photographers capture the many beauties of this historic
land. The book's panoramic format and dramatic foldouts
show sweeping views of magnificent landscapes and the pre-
cious waterways that have nurtured and provided
transportation for a millennium - the Sea of Galilee, the River
Jordan, the Dead Sea, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean -
marvelous cities that have sprung from desert to become oasis
marvels, houses of worship that have sustained ancient reli-
gions for centuries, and the peoples who inhabit and live... Tovább

Fülszöveg

No part of the world has more history, nor has a more
diverse landscape than that of Israel. From the bareness
of the Negev desert to the lush waters of the Red Sea teeming
with fish and coral, this is a land of constant change and sur-
prise. Spectacular Israel offers an unforgettable view of this
country, which although tiny in size, is immense in its history
and universal importance.
Almost 200 color photographs taken by Israel's most promin-
ent photographers capture the many beauties of this historic
land. The book's panoramic format and dramatic foldouts
show sweeping views of magnificent landscapes and the pre-
cious waterways that have nurtured and provided
transportation for a millennium - the Sea of Galilee, the River
Jordan, the Dead Sea, the Red Sea, and the Mediterranean -
marvelous cities that have sprung from desert to become oasis
marvels, houses of worship that have sustained ancient reli-
gions for centuries, and the peoples who inhabit and live
among them.
A myriad of ancient civilizations have left their mark on this
land, and Spectacular Israel recaptures the drama of these once
great powers. From the archaeological remnants of the
Mesopotamian, Canaanite, Philistine, and Assyrian empires
that dot the Israeli landscape to mighty Roman ruins, the
zealot fortress of Masada, and modern monuments to Chris-
tianity, Israel stands as sentinel to its own history.
Stunning aerial photography of sites such as Caesarea, Jeri-
cho, Jerusalem, Megiddo, Nimrod, and Hammath-Tiberias
takes the reader to these historic wonders to marvel at the
beauty and brilliance of their construction.
Amidst all the history, one city continues to evolve: Jerusalem.
Its ancient streets are marked with some of the holiest reli-
gious sites in the world: The Western Wall, the last remnant of
the Jewish holy Temple complex; The Dome of the Rock,
from where the Muslim prophet Mohammed ascended to
heaven; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where the body of
Jesus was laid to rest. This volume showcases the regal
beauty of these sacred and historic places, and also shows the
city as it approaches yet another millennium.
Although Israel is an ancient land, it is also a young country
boasting modern cities such as Eilat, Haifa, and Tel Aviv, with
its stylish Dizengoff Street and bustling cafes along its beauti-
ful beach promenades. Twentieth-century kibbutzes and
moshavs have turned desert into lush, productive communi-
ties of plenty, and Israel's great universities and cultural
centers lead the world in many fields. Vissza