Israel - The Land (Revised, Ed. 2) (Paperback)

Israel the Land is a sensitive exploration of the land and people that make up modern Israel. More than 20 new color images portray the country and its changing boundaries. This revised edition also explores how the increased use of water from the Jordan River for irrigating Israel's crops, has changed the Dead Sea. Topics include: - the hills and deserts Israel - how food is grown and the land made fruitful in the desert - protecting the land - Ancient cities and Jerusalem - sacred city to three major religions