The History of Jerusalem: An Illustrated Story of 4,000 Years (Hardcover)

(W) Vincent Lemire (A) Christophe Gaultier. 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. The story of Jerusalem is in many ways the story of the development of Western civilization religions were born on its streets* 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. In this 256-page graphic novel* written by renowned historian Vincent Lemire and illustrated by cartoonist and animator Christophe Gaultier introduce us to the people* priests* craftsmen* architects* and residents who have built the history of Jerusalem over the last five millennia.