Asia, Israel & Palestine 

The significance of the history of Jerusalem requires little explanation. The importance of this city, particularly for Jews, lies first and foremost in its centrality during the biblical period.
What is our earliest information about Jerusalem? How and when was
Jerusalem incorporated into the Jewish kingdom? What was the city like
during the days of David and Solomon? How do archaeological finds add to our knowledge of the city? There is no greater authority on the history
of Jerusalem during this era than Benjamin Mazar, a man often referred
to as the 'dean' of Israeli archaeologists. For over-a decade, Mazar has conducted the most extensive excavations in Jerusalem. When added to many years of historical research on the biblical period, which often focused on Jerusalem itself, it becomes selfevident that Mazar's credentials on this subject, historically and archaeologically, are unsurpassed.This article constitutes his most recent and comprehensive statement of
the subject. - from Amzon