Palestine

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Bradt Travel Guides, 2011 - Travel - 328 pages
Go on a pilgrimage to the sites of Christ's birth and burial, stroll through Nablus' bustling souk and follow with a relaxing soak and smoke in the city's traditional hammams, or visit cosmopolitan Ramallah and its international arts centre. Bradt's Palestine is for independent travelers who want to see beyond the conflict-focused reporting of the area and ethnic and religious stereotypes. The only mainstream guide dedicated solely to Palestine, it offers unparalleled detail on Palestinian culture, cuisine, wildlife, environment, history, and politics. The 'Palestinian Territories' of the West Bank and Gaza are featured along with the culturally Palestinian (Israeli Arab) enclaves found within Israel.
 

Contents

Background Information
3
Practical Information
23
Jerusalem
69
Jericho
117
Bethlehem Beit Sahour and Beit Jala
141
Hebron
169
Ramallah
187
Nablus
207
Jenin
237
Gaza
253
Palestinian Communities in IsraelPalestinians of 48
273
Language
309
Further Information
317
Index
323
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About the author (2011)

Sarah Irving first visited Palestine in 1996 and since 2001 has travelled between the UK and the West Bank. She has worked as a human rights observer, tour guide and independent writer.

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