Publisher's Synopsis
Flavius Josephus was a Jewish historian who lived in the 1st century CE and chronicled the events of his time in works such as The Jewish War and Antiquities of the Jews. This volume, edited by H. St. J. Thackeray, presents a selection of Josephus's writings, including his accounts of the Jewish revolt against the Romans and the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. With its rich historical detail and vivid storytelling, Selections from Josephus is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the ancient Mediterranean world.
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