Publisher's Synopsis
""Josephus: The Man and the Historian"" is a comprehensive biography of the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, written by H. St. John Thackeray. The book delves into the life and times of Josephus, who lived during the first century AD and was a witness to the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Thackeray explores Josephus' background, his education, and his rise to prominence as a historian and military commander. He also examines Josephus' relationship with the Romans, his controversial decision to surrender to them during the Jewish War, and his subsequent writing of ""The Jewish War"" and ""Antiquities of the Jews."" Thackeray analyzes Josephus' historical accuracy and his use of sources, as well as his literary style and the influence of his work on subsequent generations. Overall, ""Josephus: The Man and the Historian"" provides a fascinating and insightful look into the life and work of one of the most important historians of the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
