The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem from Josephus

The book titled ""The Story of the Last Days of Jerusalem from Josephus"" is written by Alfred J. Church. It is a historical account of the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD, as recorded by the Jewish historian Flavius Josephus. The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the siege of Jerusalem, including the political and religious tensions between the Jews and the Romans. It also describes the brutal tactics used by the Roman army during the siege, and the eventual fall of the city. The author uses Josephus' first-hand account of the events to provide a vivid and engaging narrative of this important historical event. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, particularly the history of the Roman Empire and the Jewish people.1889. Contents: Of the Beginnings of the Jewish War; Of the Doings of Cestius; Of Josephus and the Besieging of Jotapata; Of the Marvellous Escape of Josephus, and of the War in Galilee; Of the Troubles in Jerusalem; Of the First Coming of the Romans; The Beginning of the Siege; Of the Walls of Jerusalem; The Siege; The Taking of the City; and The End. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.