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The Traveller's Handbook for Palestine and Syria
Paperback
IsraelIsrael & Palestine History
ISBN13: 9781026051528
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 538
Weight: 1.64
Height: 1.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Traveller's Handbook for Palestine and Syria is an extensive and authoritative guide to the Levant during the early 20th century. Compiled by Harry Charles Luke, this work serves as both a practical manual for the intrepid traveler and a detailed historical survey of a region rich in religious and cultural significance. Covering the geographical areas of modern-day Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, the handbook offers a window into the political and social landscape of the post-World War I era.
The text provides meticulous descriptions of historical sites, religious landmarks, and urban centers, including Jerusalem, Damascus, and Beirut. It delves into the diverse demographics, customs, and archaeological treasures of the Holy Land and its surroundings. Beyond its utility as a travel companion, the book functions as a scholarly record of the Mandate period, capturing the complexities of the Middle East at a pivotal moment in its history. Readers will find insightful commentary on the region's diverse heritage, from its ancient biblical roots to the shifting geopolitical realities of the early 1920s. This handbook remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of travel, Middle Eastern studies, and the enduring allure of the Levant.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
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