Andrew Lawler è un giornalista e autore il cui lavoro approfondisce l'intersezione tra scienza, storia e civiltà umana. Affronta gli argomenti con una profonda curiosità, esplorando come elementi apparentemente ordinari abbiano plasmato il nostro mondo e come la ricerca della conoscenza ci spinga a scoprire verità nascoste. La scrittura di Lawler è caratterizzata dalla sua narrazione avvincente, che rende gli argomenti complessi accessibili e affascinanti per il lettore. Il suo stile distintivo illumina le saghe epiche dietro gli argomenti che indaga.
Kniha sleduje mnohovrstevnatou historii objevování jeruzalémského podzemí od poloviny 19. století až do současnosti; podzemí, ve kterém je ukryto pět tisíc let existence biblického města. Plastické a poutavé líčení archeologických počinů a jejich politických, kulturních a náboženských dopadů podává autor s důkladností historika a vypravěčským…
A spellbinding history of the hidden world below the Holy City—a saga of biblical treasures, intrepid explorers, and political upheaval. In 1863, a French senator arrived in Jerusalem to unearth relics from biblical times and discovered an ancient grave he claimed belonged to an Old Testament queen. This find sparked global interest, inspiring many to explore the city’s storied past. Over the past century and a half, Jerusalem has attracted fortune seekers, missionaries, archaeologists, and zealots eager to extract its biblical heritage. Their efforts have profoundly impacted our understanding of the city’s history and its contentious present. The quest to reclaim ancient Jewish heritage has ignited violent riots and hindered international peace efforts, serving as a means to assert claims over this contested city. Today, the underground landscape of Jerusalem remains a battleground in the struggle for control above. This narrative takes readers into the tombs, tunnels, and trenches of the Holy City, bringing to life the remarkable individuals who have explored its depths. Acclaimed journalist Andrew Lawler illustrates how their pursuits have shaped the conflict over modern Jerusalem and could offer a pathway for coexistence among its diverse peoples and faiths.