A history of the Jewish War, AD 66-74 /

A conflict that erupted between Roman legions and some Judaeans in late AD 66 had an incalculable impact on Rome's physical appearance and imperial governance; on ancient Jews bereft of their mother-city and temple; and on early Christian fortunes. Historical scholarship and cinema alike tend t...

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Main Author: Mason, Steve, 1957- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2016.
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