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Flavius Josephus was a Jewish historian who lived in the 1st century CE and chronicled the events of his time in works such as The Jewish War and Antiquities of the Jews. This volume, edited by H. St. J. Thackeray, presents a selection of Josephus's writings, including his accounts of the Jewish revolt against the Romans and the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. With its rich historical detail and vivid storytelling, Selections from Josephus is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the ancient Mediterranean world. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.