The Encyclopedia Palestinnica is the most extensive pictorial and documentary resource on the history and culture of Palestine in the Ottoman period. This work is marking 500 years since the start of the Ottoman period in Jerusalem and Palestine, when Sultan Selim I entered Jerusalem at the end of 1516.
Encyclopedia Palestinnica consists of 24 volumes of around 7,000 pages covering different cultural and historical aspects of Palestine from 1516 until 1918, including much unpublished information on the history and culture of Palestine.
This extensive is supported by thousands of high-resolution illustrations and old photographs as well as historical maps, drawings and paintings produced by European travelers and scholars, along with historical documents from the Islamic Law Court in Palestine and other public and private archives, covering aspects of life in Palestine throughout the Ottoman period.
The encyclopedia includes bibliographical references. English text with facsimiles chiefly in Arabic.
The author of the Encyclopedia, Dr. Mohammad Hashem Ghosheh, is a prominent historian of Jerusalem. He has published dozens of books on the history of Jerusalem and Islamic civilization. The Encyclopedia is one of the main sources documenting the history and cultural, intellectual and human role in the development of Palestine over the four centuries of the Ottoman period.
Key Features:
24 Volumes, 7,000 Pages: Covering every facet of Palestinian life from 1516 to 1918.
Rare and Unpublished Content: Includes invaluable historical records and insights not found in any other publication.
Visual Richness: Thousands of high-quality images, maps, drawings, and photographs.
Bilingual Content: Text in English with original documents and facsimiles in Arabic.
Authored by Dr. Mohammad Hashem Ghosheh: A leading historian of Jerusalem, known for his extensive contributions to the history of Palestine and Islamic civilization.
For researchers, history enthusiasts, and collectors, Encyclopedia Palestinnica is a must-have addition to any library, offering the most thorough documentation of Palestine’s cultural, intellectual, and human history during the Ottoman period. This work serves as a key resource for understanding Palestine’s historical significance and its enduring legacy in the modern world.
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