Jimgrim and Allah's Peace by Talbot Mundy
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"Jimgrim and Allah's Peace" by Talbot Mundy is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely during the interwar period in the 1920s. The story unfolds in a politically charged and culturally rich setting in post-World War I Jerusalem, where the protagonist, a journalist, becomes entangled with the enigmatic Major James Schuyler Grim. Navigating through a landscape rife with political intrigue and religious tensions, the narrative promises a blend of adventure,
exploration, and an examination of the complex dynamics between different cultures and factions in the region. The opening of the novel introduces us to a journalist sent to Jerusalem on assignment, who quickly becomes aware of the tumultuous socio-political landscape shaped by the remnants of the war and emerging Zionist aspirations. The narrator is tasked with finding the elusive Grim, a man deeply knowledgeable about the intrigues of the city. As he navigates through his observations of the city's beauty and its chaotic political fabric, he reflects on the various allegiances and conflicts—between the British, Arabs, and Zionist Jews—that define the era. This setting establishes the groundwork for the journalist's encounter with Grim, setting in motion a series of events that promise to intertwine their fates amidst the brutal realities of life in this historic yet turbulent city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Mundy, Talbot, 1879-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | Jimgrim and Allah's Peace |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Jerusalem -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11357 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 434 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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