Buy new:
$10.24
FREE delivery Monday, May 13 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Ships from: Amazon.com
Sold by: Amazon.com
$10.24
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Monday, May 13 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or fastest delivery Wednesday, May 8. Order within 23 hrs 32 mins
In Stock
$$10.24 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$10.24
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$6.18
We ship M-F, Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer! We ship M-F, Safe and Secure Bubble Mailer! See less
$3.99 delivery May 14 - 20. Details
In stock
$$10.24 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$10.24
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Ships from and sold by Goodwill of North Florida.
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Charles River Editors
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Siege of Masada: The History and Legacy of the Battle that Ended the First Jewish–Roman War Paperback – July 23, 2016

by Charles River Editors (Author)
4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 82 ratings
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$10.24","priceAmount":10.24,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"10","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"24","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"hi6pTK74jDGYXbGqqVU%2FTIkTz7M1mvL5rYf13iXUL%2Fgyab4u4TvzY0ue%2Bk9NaOIt3mHqS%2FwTxZY2CLfPZnmXmORP7WG9UHAVtPCc54J5FkA%2BnzlH1KjZyEC6cbWYtGqpMjlo9N9Til6knNyzAq4KUw%3D%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$6.18","priceAmount":6.18,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"6","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"18","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"hi6pTK74jDGYXbGqqVU%2FTIkTz7M1mvL5dQjKSypl7ztGE%2FWPGQ8wvrmdtPhbWWs22%2BKN0IopURdlH%2BL6s4BFqc7HVKAsgrWhewmsAfF8aG6G%2FVzs40SJh2%2FGNReR03VCKk0hafLF%2BBF7GlJzOczooHs4LcKkiWdJ6jkHQbCZQyS0zUGb9YwHGoXjrHgA8DWd","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

*Includes pictures *Includes ancient historians' accounts of the siege *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading "Since we long ago resolved never to be servants to the Romans, nor to any other than to God Himself, Who alone is the true and just Lord of mankind, the time is now come that obliges us to make that resolution true in practice ... We were the very first that revolted, and we are the last to fight against them; and I cannot but esteem it as a favor that God has granted us, that it is still in our power to die bravely, and in a state of freedom." - Elazar ben Yair Many Westerners have never even heard of the Siege of Masada, and those who have may simply know it as an obscure reference to a minor battle fought in a remote location of the Roman world. By contrast, virtually all Israeli school children know the story of Masada as a premier example of nationalistic pride. The heroic story of a small band of fighters facing incalculable odds has many elements that are reminiscent of both the Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of the Alamo. The refrain “Masada shall not fall again,” coined in a poem on the subject by Yitzak Lamdan, became a cry of resolve in battle for Israeli soldiers in the 20th century, just as the cry of “Remember the Alamo” had galvanized Americans. For decades the Israelite military used the site of Masada as the location for swearing in their new recruits; the choice of the site was designed to evoke within the new soldiers a deep sense of connection with their national history. The Siege of Masada was the final battle in a long series of fights that constituted the First Jewish-Roman War. The Roman Empire had established control over the region in the 1st century BCE, when the Roman proconsul Pompey the Great took control of Jerusalem and ceremonially defiled their temple by entering it. This mix of political control and religious desecration was a contentious issue for the Judeans throughout the Roman period, and militant activists opposed to Roman rule, often espousing strongly held religious beliefs, frequently developed large followings to challenge the Roman authorities. This led to multiple violent clashes between the Judeans and the Romans, and the First Jewish-Roman War (66-73 CE) was one such clash (albeit on a larger scale than most). The Roman troops marched through and made their military might felt, first in the northern region of Galilee, then down the coast where they finally laid siege to the capital city of Jerusalem. This left three Roman fortress outposts, including Masada, that had been built by Herod the Great but had been taken over by various Judean factions. Masada was the last of these fortresses that the Romans attacked and proved the most difficult for them to seize, but seize it they did. However, what made this battle qualitatively different from most was not just the difficulty Rome had in retaking control of it with incredibly disproportional military equipment and numbers, but also the actions of the Judean defenders. In the final hours of the battle, just as the Romans were about to breach the walls of the city, the defenders gathered together and committed mass suicide, rather than being killed or taken captive by the Romans. Josephus, a contemporary historian of the era, vividly described the mass suicide. The Siege of Masada: The History and Legacy of the Battle that Ended the First Jewish–Roman War looks at the background that led to the siege and its notorious end. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the siege of Masada like never before.
Previous page
  1. Print length
    62 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    July 23, 2016
  4. Dimensions
    6 x 0.14 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1535443162
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1535443166
  7. See all details
Next page
The Amazon Book Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.

Frequently bought together

The Siege of Masada: The History and Legacy of the Battle that Ended the First Jewish–Roman War
$10.24
Get it as soon as Monday, May 13
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Masada: From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth
$21.99
Get it as soon as Sunday, May 12
Only 16 left in stock (more on the way).
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
One of these items ships sooner than the other.
Show details Hide details
Choose items to buy together.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 23, 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 62 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1535443162
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1535443166
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.52 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.14 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 82 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Charles River Editors

Charles River Editors

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Charles River Editors is a digital publishing company that creates compelling, educational content. In addition to publishing original titles, we help clients create traditional and media-enhanced books.

To sign up for our mailing list, which offers weekly specials and free books, please visit http://charlesre.wufoo.com/forms/charles-river-editors/

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
82 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

M. P.
5.0 out of 5 stars An archeological explanation and history of Masada
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2017
Verified Purchase
Wonderful book about the history and archeological discoveries of Masada. Not only is there a real sense of being in Masada along with the Zealots but also there's incredible detail about how the team carefully dug up almost each stone!! I will be going to Masada in March so I am reading this as background material.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Modupe Hendricks
4.0 out of 5 stars Overall a good book with excruciating details about the events at Masada, and the first Jewish Roman war
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2016
Verified Purchase
I enjoyed The Siege of Masada: The History and Legacy of the Battle that Ended the First Jewish-Roman War, but I wish that the editor would have gone over the text one more time, otherwise this book is probably five stars. I found several simple spelling mistakes and an occasional sentence structure problem. Still this e-book has an excruciating amount of detail about the personalities involved in the first Jewish Roman war. The book starts off by discussing the Jewish Roman historian Josephus, and validates his writing about the first Jewish Roman war using his writing and archaeology. The book explains why suicide was the best option for the defenders at Masada. I also found the pictures of Masada and the area around it to be to be excellent. I highly recommend this book if you're interested in the siege of Masada.
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Shantheman
3.0 out of 5 stars Short but decent
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019
Verified Purchase
What’s there is good. Book is a lot shorter than you’d expect. Also: It’s like they just printed website pages in places. When a book instructs you to ‘click here’ clearly it was meant for reading online.
Helpful
 Report
ForeverAStudent
5.0 out of 5 stars This book really covers all the knowns and unknowns about ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016
Verified Purchase
This book really covers all the knowns and unknowns about one of history's most famous sieges, with analysis of ancient accounts and a description of Masada itself.
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Joseph Gilpatric
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2019
Verified Purchase
Although minor, I could not give stars. On a number of occasions, there were words added to a phase which did not believe. Overall, the book was good.
Helpful
 Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2016
Verified Purchase
Very easy read and informative book about a tale of heroism, mass suicide and the historic battle in the great Jewish Revolt.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
David M. Snapp
1.0 out of 5 stars Terrible
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2021
Verified Purchase
This is a terrible purchase. You would need a telecope to read the pages. This plain sucks. Do not order!!!!
Helpful
 Report
Johnny in Texas
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017
Verified Purchase
very good book
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Nightowl
4.0 out of 5 stars Just for starters.....
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2016
Verified Purchase
For a quick history of Masada it is fine and mentions all the main players. Good read.
Report