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The Jewish War
by Josephus
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Josephus’s Jewish War is the principal ancient narrative source for the First Jewish–Roman War. It covers the revolt in Judaea, factional conflict in Jerusalem, Vespasian’s campaign in Galilee, the Flavian rise during Rome’s civil crisis, Titus’s siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE and the destruction of the Second Temple. The book is valuable for battles, towns, siege conditions and political divisions, while also reflecting Josephus’s need to explain his own change of allegiance.