Jerusalem Walks (Henry Holt Walks Series) [Paperback]

Nitza Rosovsky (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 347 pages
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Co (P); Revised edition (February 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0805015531
• ISBN-13: 978-0805015539
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 4.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,043,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget the Other Guide Books, April 18, 2000

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This review is from: Jerusalem Walks (Henry Holt Walks Series) (Paperback)

Jerusalem Walks is a fantastic book for those who are traveling to Jerusalem. Having lived and studied in Jerusalem myself, I am confident in saying that you will have a hard time finding a book that has this much information in a guide book format. The 6 walking tours offer something for everybody, and I can think of no more enjoyable way to get to know the city. The focus of the walks is of course the Old City, but she also offers a couple of walks in Western Jerusalem. I have taken tours all over Israel and Jerusalem, but I have not seen another source offer such a variety and depth of historical and fun information about the turbulent history of Jerusalem. From the Patriarchs to the Romans to the founding of Israel, if it happened in Jerusalem, it is probably in this book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a pleasure to use, November 22, 1999

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This review is from: Jerusalem Walks (Henry Holt Walks Series) (Paperback)

Jerusalem is a city of such intricacy and layers of meaning that it can only be appreciated on foot, but it is so complex that you could walk around on your own forever wihtout really seeing it . Rosovsky takes you by the hand and shows you the courtyards, the buildings made out of pieces of other buildings, the ordinary-looking spots where history happened. Of course, Jerusalem is a prosperous city and the constant construction sometimes throws a wall across your path. Don't let that stop you, just circumvent the obstacle and pick up the tour at the next point of interest.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Walkbout, January 26, 2009

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This review is from: Jerusalem Walks (Henry Holt Walks Series) (Paperback)

First saw this book at our B&B in Jerusalem. My husband and I are not really "tour group" people, Like to strike out on our own. It was most helpful in our exploration of the area. I have always liked to find the out-of-the-way places and found out all kinds of cool info about little things the average tourist wouldn't know to look for. Bought the book to help remember everything we saw