Our Young Folks' Josephus - William Shepard Walsh - Bog

Our Young Folks' Josephus: The Antiquities of the Jews and the Jewish Wars of Flavius Josephus is a historical book written by William Shepard Walsh and published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Jewish people, their customs, traditions, and religious beliefs, as well as the events leading up to the Jewish Wars and the aftermath. The book is aimed at young readers and is written in a simple and easy-to-understand language, making it accessible to a wide range of audiences. It includes numerous illustrations and maps that help to bring the stories and events to life. The first part of the book covers the Antiquities of the Jews, which is a comprehensive history of the Jewish people from the creation of the world to the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 AD. It includes stories from the Old Testament, such as the story of Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, and the Exodus from Egypt. The second part of the book covers the Jewish Wars, which were a series of revolts against the Roman Empire that took place between 66 and 135 AD. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the wars, the battles that were fought, and the eventual defeat of the Jewish rebels by the Roman army. Overall, Our Young Folks' Josephus: The Antiquities of the Jews and the Jewish Wars of Flavius Josephus is an informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating insight into the history of the Jewish people and their struggles against the Roman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.