Shrines Of The Holy Land Contested By The Russian And The Turk (Legacy Reprint Series)

""Shrines of the Holy Land Contested by the Russian and the Turk"" is a historical account of the conflicts between the Russian and Ottoman Empires over control of religious sites in Palestine during the 19th century. The author, who remains anonymous, details the struggles over the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Church of the Nativity, and other holy sites, which were considered of great importance to both Orthodox Christians and Muslims. The book explores the political and religious motivations behind the competing claims, as well as the diplomatic efforts to resolve the disputes. The author also provides insights into the daily life of the people who lived in the region during this turbulent period. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East, religious conflict, and the politics of empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.