History of the Middle East: Three Thousand Years of Jerusalem + Four Thousand Years of Iran

1. The history of Jerusalem is the history of the entire world. It is the temple of one god, the capital of two peoples, the holy land of three major religions, a city with two existences, heaven and earth; it is a strategic point in the conflict of civilizations, a place that haunts the world, a place where conspiracies, fictional legends and 24-hour news take place. "Master Storyteller" Simon Montefiore vividly tells the past and present life of Jerusalem based on the competition between the three major religions around the "Holy City" and the rise and fall of several major families in chronological order. The author uses a large number of field surveys and documentary research to present the city's three thousand years of magnificent history from an objective and neutral perspective through the lives of soldiers and prophets, poets and kings, farmers and musicians, and the families who shaped Jerusalem, and restores the real Jerusalem... "Jerusalem 3,000 Years" has been a best-seller in China for many years. It won the "National Library Wenjin Book Award" upon its release, and received praises such as "Best Book of the Year" and "Influential Book of the Year" from media and professional organizations such as Phoenix. Com, Shenzhen Business Daily, Southern Metropolis Daily, and China Publishing Media Business Daily. It also ranked first in Dangdang's monthly and annual lists. On this basis, the new expanded edition adds 30,000 words of content including Chapter 54 "21st Century", 30 color illustrations, and a letter from the author to Chinese readers. 2. Iran, an ancient oriental country with a mysterious appearance, the heart of the turbulent zone in the Middle East, and the focus of the world's attention. By the 6th century BC, it had become a worldwide empire spanning Asia, Europe, and Africa, and it had also left behind a rich legacy of political governance and literary and artistic treasures. How should we understand Iran and understand its current status? One of the two authors is the former president of Shiraz University and Tehran University in Iran, and the other is a well-known French scholar of Middle Eastern history. As they tell, the 4,000-year historical picture of Iran slowly unfolds in front of us. Here, Elamite civilization, Persian civilization, Greek civilization, Turkic civilization, Mongolian civilization, and Arab civilization alternated and collided, and dynasties were established and destroyed one after another. What administrative system did they adopt, what splendid culture did they leave behind, and what religious policies did they pursue? Each of the vivid characters, you sing and I appear on the stage, together shape Iran's past. Cyrus the Great, Khosrow I, and Abbas I opened up territories, established governance, and wrote down the glory of this land; Hassan Sabah, Rumi, and Tahirih, killers, poets, and legendary women added mystery and romance to history. Narrative writing is the characteristic of this book, making this serious historical work emotionally rich and interesting. The author consults a large amount of historical materials and presents a panoramic view of Iranian history. If you understand it, you will have the key to understanding Iran.