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Library Journal, 5/1/09
“A lively and descriptive summary of Josephus's life and works...A readable synopsis for generally educated readers...This text would be appropriate for most general readers.”
Jewish Herald-Voice, 5/14/09
“[Seward] is quite good at handling secondary sources and writing for nonspecialists.”
Washington Jewish Week, 6/4/09
“This book was written for non-historians interested in this important period of Jewish history. For them, it is highly recommended.”
Jewish Star, 6/12/09
“This book is a good resource for getting to know this important aspect of a sad era in our history.”
Jewish Journal, July 2009
“[A] gripping biography.”
7/24/09
“Offers an introduction to the life and times of the first-century author of The Jewish War...[A] gripping biography...[A] vivid account.”
Augusta Metro Spirit, 7/29/09
“Provides a thorough examination of the life of Josephus...A fascinating story, a social and cultural history lesson, and a portrait of an important figure.”
The Advocate(TN), 7/11/09
“Seward tells the unvarnished truth...This is first rate history, first rate biography.”
Milwaukee Shepherd-Express, 8/7/09
“Desmond Seward's study of Josephus...is interesting less for what it says about this murky figure than for its vivid sketch of Palestine at a crucial time.”
Collected Miscellany, 8/12/09
“A compelling story of the life of Josephus as it relates to the first century history of Judea and the Roman Empire...Seward brings an objective eye to his analysis of Josephus...Seward easily discerns Josephus’ biases and the biases of his critics...The book is a quick read because of Seward’s easy-to-read writing style.”
History in Review, 9/1 “Writing with the flare of a novelist, Seward not only brings Josephus to life, but also crafts a vivid picture of what caused the Jewish Revolt of 66, the Roman response, and the ongoing conflict which was to influence Jewish history and culture for generations to follow...An insightful biography... Through Josephus, Seward has provided us with a window through which to view the events of this period and their long term consequence...Popular history at its best. Seward tells a rousing tale, one that is well researched and insightful, yet without any of the pedantic word play that often turns readers away from history books.”
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