Jerusalem, the City of Herod and Saladin

"Jerusalem, the City of Herod and Saladin" by Walter Besant and Edward Henry Palmer is a historical journey chronicling Jerusalem's vibrant history from around 30 AD through centuries of occupations and conflicts. It unfolds the historical account of Jerusalem's narrative, beginning with the fall of its Temple and tracing the city's evolution through Roman sieges, Christian and Muslim rule, and the Crusades, shaped by influential figures and watershed events. The history aims to capture the city's story using both Christian and Muslim perspectives, weaving an objective narration of the city's complex past, filled with intense emotions and intricate motivations, to expose the struggles and endurance of its people.