Power, Piety, and People - the Politics of Holy Cities in the Twenty-First Century
| Author | : Michael Dumper |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 384 |
| Release | : 2020-07-14 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0231184778 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780231184779 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (779 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Power, Piety, and People - the Politics of Holy Cities in the Twenty-First Century by : Michael Dumper
Download or read book Power, Piety, and People - the Politics of Holy Cities in the Twenty-First Century written by Michael Dumper and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Dumper explores the causes and consequences of contemporary conflicts in holy cities. He offers five case studies of important disputes, beginning with Jerusalem, often seen as the paradigmatic example of a holy city in conflict, and discussing Córdoba, Banaras, Lhasa, and George Town in Malaysia.