Episode 22 — Empire, mandates, and borders in the modern Middle East
Why today’s Israel/Jordan map is late and colonial in formation 22.1 Purpose and thesis This episode explains why the present-day…
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4: The Impact of Successive Empires on the Cultural Landscape of Israel
1. Introduction Israel’s cultural landscape is a mosaic shaped by millennia of imperial rule. The region has been successively governed…
10: Historical Cartography of the Holy Land: Evolution of Maps and Place Names
1. Introduction The cartographic representation of the Holy Land has undergone significant evolution over the millennia, reflecting shifting political realities,…
11: Ottoman Administrative Divisions and Their Influence on Modern Israeli Geography
1. Introduction The Ottoman Empire governed the land of Israel from the early 16th century until the end of World…
14: Ottoman-Era Urban Planning and Its Legacy in Modern Israeli Cities
1. Introduction The urban fabric of many modern Israeli cities bears the imprint of Ottoman-era planning and development. This article…