The Jewish Revolts Against Rome, A.D. 66-135 - by James J Bloom (Paperback)

About the Book

"During the first and second centuries A.D., the supremacy of the Roman Empire was challenged by three Jewish rebellions. This analytical history focuses objectively on the military aspects of these uprisings. Events leading up to each rebellion are detailed. Appendices cover such topics as the nature and number of the Jewish rebels, and the factual reliability of Josephus."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

During the first and second centuries A.D., the supremacy of the Roman Empire was aggressively challenged by three Jewish rebellions. The facts surrounding the initial uprising of A.D. 66-74 have been filtered through the biased accounts of Judeao Roman historian Flavius Josephus. Primary information regarding the subsequent Diaspora Revolt (A.D. 115-117) and the Bar Kochba Rebellion (A.D. 132-135) is limited to fragmentary anecdotes emphasizing the religious implications of the two insurrections.

In contrast, this analytical history focuses objectively on the military aspects of all three Judean uprisings. The events leading up to each rebellion are detailed, while the nine appendices cover such topics as the nature and number of the Jewish rebels and the factual reliability of the controversial Josephus. One appendix hypothesizes an alternative history of the war between Jerusalem and Rome.

Review Quotes

"The most useful look at the subject so far available...an important read for anyone interested in the Roman Empire"-Strategy Page.

About the Author

James J. Bloom began writing on military history as a consultant to the Historical Evaluation and Research Organization. His contributions have appeared in The International Military Encyclopedia and 100 Decisive Battles from Ancient Times to the Present. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia.