A must-have guide for anyone interested in the area's rich and complex history. Central to the region is Jerusalem, and the guide provides comprehensive coverage of the city in a series of carefully planned walks. The sections on the rest of the area are organized geographically and by political zones, and are introduced by a chapter on the region's remarkable flora and fauna. The guide also provides a wide selection of maps, site plans, and ground plans. 35 illustrations, 50 maps and plans, color map