Publisher's Synopsis
Selous' Two Grand Pictures of Jerusalem: In Her Grandeur, A.D. 33; In Her Fall (1872) is a book by Henry Courtney Selous that provides a detailed description of two pivotal moments in the history of Jerusalem. The first part of the book focuses on the city's grandeur during the time of Jesus Christ, providing a vivid picture of what life was like in the holy city during this period. The second part of the book describes the fall of Jerusalem, detailing the events leading up to the city's destruction by the Romans in 70 AD. Throughout the book, Selous provides a wealth of historical and cultural information, drawing on his extensive knowledge of the Holy Land and its people. With its detailed descriptions and compelling narrative, Selous' Two Grand Pictures of Jerusalem is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of this iconic city.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.