Judaea Weeping: The Jewish Struggle Against Rome From Pompey To Masada, 63 B.C. To A.D. 73
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A sweeping work of ancient military and political history, Judaea Weeping: The Jewish Struggle Against Rome From Pompey To Masada, 63 B.C. To A.D. 73 chronicles over a century of fierce resistance as the Jewish people fought to preserve their autonomy, faith, and identity against the relentless expansion of Roman power. Beginning with Pompey's conquest of Jerusalem and culminating in the tragic fall of Masada, the narrative traces the full arc of this devastating conflict through the reigns of Herodian kings, the turbulent rule of Roman procurators, and the catastrophic Great Revolt of 66–73 A.D. Brauer presents the struggle not merely as a military confrontation but as a profound clash of civilizations, illuminating the religious, cultural, and political tensions that made compromise between Rome and Judaea ultimately impossible. Written with clarity and dramatic force, the account draws on classical sources to reconstruct pivotal figures and battles with vivid authority, making complex historical events accessible without sacrificing scholarly rigor. Judaea Weeping stands as a compelling testament to the courage and tragedy of a people who chose defiance over submission, even at the cost of their nation.
Author: George C. Brauer, Jr.
Format: Hardback
Published: 1970, Thomas Y. Crowell Company
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
A sweeping work of ancient military and political history, Judaea Weeping: The Jewish Struggle Against Rome From Pompey To Masada, 63 B.C. To A.D. 73 chronicles over a century of fierce resistance as the Jewish people fought to preserve their autonomy, faith, and identity against the relentless expansion of Roman power. Beginning with Pompey's conquest of Jerusalem and culminating in the tragic fall of Masada, the narrative traces the full arc of this devastating conflict through the reigns of Herodian kings, the turbulent rule of Roman procurators, and the catastrophic Great Revolt of 66–73 A.D. Brauer presents the struggle not merely as a military confrontation but as a profound clash of civilizations, illuminating the religious, cultural, and political tensions that made compromise between Rome and Judaea ultimately impossible. Written with clarity and dramatic force, the account draws on classical sources to reconstruct pivotal figures and battles with vivid authority, making complex historical events accessible without sacrificing scholarly rigor. Judaea Weeping stands as a compelling testament to the courage and tragedy of a people who chose defiance over submission, even at the cost of their nation.