Israel

A journey to the Promised Land is, in effect no less than a return to your origins. After all Israel with its 5.000-year history is the cradle of monotheism. Where the three great religions of the world -- Judaism. Christianity and Islam -- converge. The traditional customs still practised in the famous towns and holy places laden with history and religions meaning contrast sharply with the blatantly modern and western lifestyles encountered in the coastal cities. Quite apart from its rich cultural heritage. Israel boasts a wide diversity of landscapes from the fertile valley of the Jordan to the hills of Galilee. Samaria and Judaea and down south to the barren Negev desert. With 167 colour photographs, this travel book captures the fascination of Israel its people and their culture. Book jacket.Hugues Demeude is the author of 'Israel', published 2001 under ISBN 9783822858714 and ISBN 3822858714.