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The Great Roman-Jewish War, A. D. 66-70 by Flavius Josephus(De Bello Judaico) Including the Life of JosephusWilliam Whiston (Translator), D S Margoliouth (Translator)Publisher: Harper (1960)Paperback: 330 pagesItem Weight: 13.6 ounces5.05 x 8 inchesFlavius Josephus was a first-century Romano-Jewish historian and military leader, best known for The Jewish War, who was born in Jerusalem—then part of Roman Judea—to a father of priestly descent and a mother who claimed royal ancestry.He initially fought against the Romans during the First Jewish–Roman War as head of Jewish forces in Galilee, until surrendering in 67 CE to Roman forces led by Vespasian after the six-week siege of Yodfat. Josephus claimed the Jewish Messianic prophecies that initiated the First Jewish–Roman War made reference to Vespasian becoming Emperor of Rome. In response, Vespasian decided to keep Josephus as a slave and presumably interpreter. After Vespasian became Emperor in 69 CE, he granted Josephus his freedom, at which… Read More

Harper, 1960. paperback. Very Good. 0x0x0.

New York: Harper Torchbooks. 1960. First Edition Thus; First Printing. Softcover. Very Good in wraps. Foxing on text block edges. Very light shelfwear on spine crown. Small water stain on top text block edge and FEP. .

Peter Smith,. Hardcover. Very Good/No. 1970 Hardback NO Dust Jacket. Very good condition bright and clean copy, minimal shelf wear. U5A18. 1970