One of the world's greatest historians, Gilbert knows the city and its people intimately and has written extensively on the subject. In this fascinating book, he examines every facet of Jerusalem's story--a remarkable proliferation of religious, intellectual, social, and cultural activity. Describes the impact of two world wars, Israel's creation in 1948 with Jerusalem as its capital, the division of the city and its recent unification, the assassination of Rabin, and much more.