Divided Jerusalem: The Struggle for the Holy City

by Bernard Wasserstein

In this timely and balanced book, Bernard Wasserstein traces the history of diplomatic struggles over Jerusalem from the Crusades to the present day. Wasserstein illuminates the complicated origins of the current diplomatic impasse, details the negotiations of the last thirty years, and examines the prospects for lasting negotiated peace in this deeply divided city. This second edition includes new, updated material.

Genres: Israel, History, Middle East, Religion

440 pages, Paperback

First published March 28, 2000

About the author

Bernard Wasserstein is Allianz Visiting Professor of Modern Jewish History at the Ludwig Maximilians Universität, Munich. He previously held positions at the University of Chicago, the University of Glasgow, Brandeis University, Oxford University, and the University of Sheffield. He is a Corresponding Fellow of the British Academy.