Judas Maccabaeus by B. Bar-Kochva - 9780521016834

Judas MaccabaeusThe Jewish Struggle Against the Seleucids\nAuthor(s): B. Bar-Kochva\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521016834, 978-0521016834\nSynopsis\nThis book is an account of the battles fought by Judas Maccabeus between 166 and 160 [url] against the forces of the Seleucids during the revolt of the Jews against domination by the Seleucid empire. It reexamines the accepted assessments of Judas Maccabeus' activities and achievements and seeks to reconstruct the course of the military and political events of his time. Part I examines the composition and strength of the armies on both sides, their armaments and operating methods, and discusses the extent of Judas Maccabeus' success. Following an introduction evaluating the Jewish writings from all points of view, Part II gives detailed accounts of the battles, including the terrain and the tactics employed, analysing and commenting on the re.