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The Forts of Judaea 168 BC–AD 73

From the Maccabees to the Fall of Masada

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Description

Discover the world of the ancient fortress of Masada and other key Judean forts, in a book that strips away myth to reveal the true history and development of these key buildings.

This book analyzes the fortifications of Hasmonaean and Herodian Judaea from the middle of the second century BC, when the Maccabees rebelled against their Seleucids overlords and established an independent state, until the end of the Jewish-Roman War in AD 73.

Product details

Published 20 Jan 2013
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781849080644
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 57 col
Series Fortress
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Samuel Rocca

Samuel Rocca was born in Milan, Italy but now live…

Illustrator

Adam Hook

Adam Hook studied graphic design, and began his wo…

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