Palestine Old and New

First published in 1928, Palestine Old and New is a historical travel guide providing a preliminary account of Palestine through the eye of a Zionist.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1928, Palestine Old and New is a historical travel guide providing a preliminary account of Palestine through the eye of a Zionist. The book takes the reader through the natural landscape of Palestine, familiarizing them with the local Muslim, Jewish, and Christian populations, and providing both historical and Biblical accounts of various sites. As the chief immigration officer in British Mandate of Palestine from 1921 to 1934, the intended audience of the author was the Jews thinking about immigrating to Palestine, but his descriptive portrayal of the currently occupied territory is a rich account for present readers of the Palestine that was. The language used is a reflection of its era, and no offense is meant by the Publishers to any reader by this republication. This book will be of interest to students of history, political science, international relations, and geography.

Palestine Old and New, originally published in 1928, is a comprehensive historical travel guide that offers a detailed exploration of Palestine through the lens of a Zionist perspective. The book takes readers on a captivating journey through the diverse natural landscapes of Palestine, introducing them to the local Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities. It provides a rich historical and biblical account of numerous sites, shedding light on the region's rich heritage. Serving as the chief immigration officer in the British Mandate of Palestine from 1921 to 1934, the author's primary target audience was the Jewish community considering immigration to Palestine. However, the author's vivid and descriptive portrayal of the occupied territory holds immense value for contemporary readers, offering a glimpse into the Palestine that existed during that time. The language employed in the book reflects the era in which it was written, and any offense intended by the Publishers is unintentional and should not be taken by readers.

Palestine Old and New, a historical travel guide published in 1928, provides a comprehensive account of Palestine through the eyes of a Zionist. The book takes readers on a captivating journey through the diverse natural landscapes of Palestine, introducing them to the local Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities. It offers a rich historical and biblical account of numerous sites, shedding light on the region's rich heritage. Serving as the chief immigration officer in the British Mandate of Palestine from 1921 to 1934, the author's primary target audience was the Jewish community considering immigration to Palestine. However, the author's vivid and descriptive portrayal of the occupied territory holds immense value for contemporary readers, offering a glimpse into the Palestine that existed during that time. The language employed in the book reflects the era in which it was written, and any offense intended by the Publishers is unintentional and should not be taken by readers.

Weight: 810g
Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032286549