Alfred J Church

Herodotus, the "father of history," is possibly the most famous historian of all-and perhaps the most maligned, despite his clear warning at the start of his book that he was merely recording, not vouchsafing, those things that he had not seen himself. As a result, his accounts are often dismissed, but as Alfred Church's masterful retelling shows, this is an unjust assumption. Starting with the reign of King Croesus of Lydia (ca. 560 BC), his wars with the Persians, and the rise of Cyrus the Great of Persia, Herodotus's story line moves through the late Egyptian dynasties, and deals with their downfall and submission to the Persians. The stories of Cyrus's successor, Cambyses, and the renowned King Darius are related, along with a fascinating-if brutal-account of the habits of many of the peoples, Indo-European and otherwise, who shaped the destiny of the Ancient Middle East. The author is as careful as Herodotus in his relation of the ascertained facts, and writes in his preface: "I should be sorry that readers who are not acquainted with the work of the 'Father of History' should carry away from this book the impression that he is nothing more than a credulous and gossiping teller of stories. That he was often deceived, and that he writes with a simplicity which is quite remote from our ways of thinking, is manifest; but those who know him best are aware that he was nevertheless a shrewd and painstaking observer, whose credit has been distinctly increased by the discoveries of modern times." This edition has been completely reset, and contains all the original text and illustrations.

"For those seeking a heroic story, an expression of idealism, self-sacrifice, and resistance against tyranny, the story of the fall of Jerusalem and Masada remain two of history's epic events." - from the new introduction. A dramatic and engrossing English prose retelling of the story of two pivotal events on Jewish history-the sieges of Jerusalem and Masada during the Roman-Jewish War (66-73 CE)-drawn directly from the Latin original written by the famous historian Flavius Josephus. Josephus-a Jewish rebel leader captured and "turned" by the Romans, is the only historian to have recorded in detail the events surrounding these two earthshaking events. The first part, prepared by famous English historian Alfred J. Church, deals with the events leading up to the siege and fall of Jerusalem, and the second part, newly prepared by New York scholar Brian Hirsch, deals with the events immediately afterward, including the siege and fall of Masada. The Great Jewish Revolt had its origins in protests against Roman taxation. After the Romans responded to the unrest by looting the Temple in Jerusalem, a full-scale uprising broke out, which led to the massacre of both the Roman garrison and a legion dispatched from Syria. After the Roman-appointed King Herod was forced to flee, a Jewish government was established. Wracked by internal dissension, and facing a mighty foe, the Jewish forces fought desperately to defend their newly-established state-but in vain. Under the command of Vespasian, then his son Titus, and finally the legate General Silva, Roman forces overcame the Jewish strongholds one by one. Finally, only two major strongholds remained: Jerusalem, held by the Sadducee Jerusalemites and the Zealots, and the mountaintop fortress of Masada, held by the Sicarii. It took the Romans more than a year to overcome the defenses of Jerusalem and Masada. Jerusalem was razed to the ground, and its inhabitants massacred. At Masada, the Romans built a mighty ramp up the mountain, only to be greeted by the sight of the mass suicide of the 960 defenders. ContentsPreface by Alfred J ChurchPreface by Brian HirschPART I: THE FALL OF JERUSALEMChapter I: Of the Beginnings of the Jewish WarChapter II: Of the Doings of CestiusChapter III: Of Josephus and the Besieging of JotapataChapter IV: Of the Marvellous Escape of Josephus, and of the War in GalileeChapter V: Of the Troubles in JerusalemChapter VI: Of the First Coming of the RomansChapter VII: The Beginning of the SiegeChapter VIII: Of the Walls of JerusalemChapter IX: The SiegeChapter X: The Siege (Continued)Chapter XI: The Siege (Continued)Chapter XII: The Taking of the CityChapter XIII: The EndPART II: THE ROAD TO MASADAChapter I: Aftermath of the Fall of JerusalemChapter II: The Siege of MacherusChapter III: Concerning the Fortress of MasadaChapter IV: Concerning the Sicarii and their Occupation of MasadaChapter V: The Romans Lay Siege to MasadaChapter VI: Eleazar's Speech to the Defenders of MasadaChapter VII: The Mass Suicide at MasadaChapter VIII: The End of the War

The Story of Carthage is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1886. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Stories from Virgil is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1882. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Stories from Homer is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1878. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

This book is a wonderful introduction to the story of Aeneas, legendary ancestor of Romulus, who escapes from the burning city of Troy and wanders the Mediterranean. When he finally settles in Italy his adventure is far from over as he fights for the hand of princess Lavinia. After becoming familiar with this retelling readers will be better equipped to tackle Virgil's epic poem, written to glorify the imperial city of Rome. Be sure to look for The Illiad for Boys and Girls and The Odyssey for Boys and Girls by the same author.

Follow Odysseus, king of Ithaca as he returns home after the Trojan War. After fighting for ten long years his return home takes another ten, during which time he faces many perils and all his crewmates are killed. But his troubles don't end when he finally makes it back. Assuming him dead suitors have been competing for the hand of his wife, Penelope, in marriage. This edition is complete and unabridged with all sixteen images from the original.

Homer's epic poem is one of the oldest works of literature still read today and is here retold in easy language for readers of all ages. Read how Odysseus, king of Ithaca, tries to return home after the Trojan War, and of all the obstacles that get in his way. From man-eating Cyclops to the enchantress Circe trouble lurks around every corner. This edition features images from the original printing, as well as several others to further bring these tales to life.

Homer's epic poem is one of the oldest works of literature still read today and is here retold in easy language for readers of all ages. Read how Odysseus, king of Ithaca, tries to return home after the Trojan War, and of all the obstacles that get in his way. From man-eating Cyclops to the enchantress Circe trouble lurks around every corner. This edition features images from the original printing, as well as several others to further bring these tales to life.

Follow Odysseus, king of Ithaca as he returns home after the Trojan War. After fighting for ten long years his return home takes another ten, during which time he faces many perils and all his crewmates are killed. But his troubles don't end when he finally makes it back. Assuming him dead suitors have been competing for the hand of his wife, Penelope, in marriage. This edition is complete and unabridged with all sixteen images from the original.