At the end of the 18th Century, in the wake of Napoleon's disastrous invasion, Palestine as the Holy Land was seen by the West as in need of Western help and modernization. Explorers, scholars, painters, archaeologists, and pilgrims all came. Pages 282 with index. Illustrated by 8 pp photos, map. 1st US edition. An engaging read. Spot on the bottom edge may be a remainder mark.