Raiders of the Hidden Ark

'This is the story of a remarkable adventure, exciting, harrowing, beautifully written and thoroughly researched. Graham Addison displays not only an acute understanding of period and location but also of the levels of society in which his fascinatingly complex characters were part. His account of this extraordinary undertaking, and for many its tragic aftermath, is a truly impressive undertaking.' - Lady Selina Hastings, author 'The most complete account of the Parker expedition I have read. It brings to light many new aspects of the expedition.' - Professor Ronny Reich, Emeritus Professor of Archaeology, University of Haifa and Excavator of the City of David (1995-2010) 'This book provides a fascinating look at the story of Captain Montagu Parker's treasure hunt in Jerusalem, placing it in the context of the carefree lifestyle of this English aristocrat. Through Captain Parker, Addison also captures the intricacies of British colonization and the fascination of the British with the Holy Land, just years before the British occupation of Ottoman Jerusalem. One of the most surprising and unexpected outcomes of the expedition is how Arab Muslims and Christians united throughout Palestine to defend the Holy Compound revealing a unique sense of Palestinian patriotism. Over a hundred years later, Palestinians still see themselves as guardians of this holy site.' - Louis A. Fishman, Associate Professor at Brooklyn College, City University of New York