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Chronicle of a Utopia – The Templers in the Holy Land, 1868–1948 Eretz Israel Museum, Tel Aviv, 2006 - A richly illustrated and highly engaging exhibition catalogue exploring the history of the Templers—one of the most fascinating European settlement movements in Ottoman and Mandate-era Palestine. The book features numerous high-quality visual materials, including: paintings of the German colonies in Jerusalem, Jaffa, Haifa, and Sarona, rare historical photographs, advertising posters, archival documents, and architectural drawings. Accompanied by scholarly essays discussing Templer ideology, messianic beliefs, urban planning, architecture, and daily life. 📌 Collector Highlights:  • High-quality museum catalogue (Eretz Israel Museum)  • Desirable subject: Templers / German colonies / Holy Land history  • Rich visual content with strong documentary value  • Appealing to collectors of Palestine history, architecture, and cultural studies  • Bilingual edition (Hebrew & English) 📐 Details:  • Place & Year: Tel Aviv, 2006  • Publisher: Eretz Israel Museum  • Curator: Sarah Turel  • Languages: Hebrew & English  • Pages: 192  • Size: 27 × 22 cm  • Binding: Hardcover 📌 Condition: Excellent condition ✨ A visually compelling and sought-after catalogue—capturing the story of the Templers and their unique vision in the Holy Land.