The Sky Over Jerusalem Is Empty Part One

Name: The Sky Over Jerusalem Is Empty Part One
SKU: 32268
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Author: Salim Barakat

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Set against the backdrop of the twelfth-century Crusades, this historical novel follows the journey of a military commander who witnesses the Battle of Hattin and the Siege of Jerusalem. The narrative weaves together themes of war, nostalgia, and loss, while exploring a diverse array of characters and cultures.

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Categories: World literature, General literature, Novels, History and geography Tags: history, Novels, Palestine, politics

Description

Turan Musa Shir—commander of a ten-man unit within a reserve company established by King Al-Adil Ahmad bin Ayyub (Saladin’s brother)—earns the distinction of fighting in the pivotal battles of a momentous era. From Hattin and the subjugation of the coastal cities to the siege and eventual surrender of Jerusalem, he—like others who witnessed these events, marked as much by their triumphs as by their losses—returns home, driven by an ardent longing to recount his story.