This guide includes a section detailing Israel's history, 11 features covering aspects of the country's life and culture, ranging from the evolution of the kibbutz to its high-tech economy, a region by region visitor's guide to the sights, and a comprehensive Travel Tips section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. It also contains hundreds of photographs and 15 maps.
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colour photographs, 15 colour maps
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Höhe: 223 mm
Breite: 150 mm
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978-981-234-132-7 (9789812341327)
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Maps: Israel; Jerusalem; Jerusalem: New City; Northern Israel; Akko; Haifa; Central Coast; South Coast; Tel Aviv-Yafo; Inland Plains; West Bank & Dead Sea; The Negev & Eilat; Sinai; Inside front cover: Israel; Inside back cover: Jerusalem; Introduction; The Promised Land. History: Dawn of Civilisation; Empires and Exile; Perfidious Albion; The Second Exodus; Coming of Age; Israel Today. Essay Features: The People of Israel; Israeli Arabs; Religious Variety; The Palestinians; Evolution of the Kibbutz; Language and Culture; Crafts and Judaica; Digging up the Past; Conserving for the Future; High-tech Economy. Places: Jerusalem Yesterday and Today; The Old City; Outside the City Walls; The New Jerusalem; The Galilee and the Golan; The North Coast; Haifa; The Central and South Coast; Tel Aviv; The Inland Plains; The West Bank; Lands of the Bible; The Dead Sea; The Negev; Eilat. Photo Features: The City Markets; Jerusalem's Ancient Gates; Holy Sites; Israel's Four Seas; Information Panels: Guest Workers; The Army; Gaza; Tel Aviv's Nightlife. Travel Tips: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Culture; Nightlife; Outdoor Activities; Sports; Shopping; Language; Further Reading.
