In this eloquent and powerful novel, readers meet Simon ben Eleazar, son of the Jewish leader of Masada, one of the last fortresses that remains to be taken in a war between Rome and Judea. As Simon records the relentless approach on the Roman legion, he tells the moving story of the Jews' last stand on Masada and of the most significant year of his young life.
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In this eloquent and powerful novel, readers meet Simon ben Eleazar, son of the Jewish leader of Masada, one of the last fortresses that remains to be taken in a war between Rome and Judea. As Simon records the relentless approach on the Roman legion, he tells the moving story of the Jews' last stand on Masada and of the most significant year of his young life.
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Very Good. Book Octavo, hardcover, near fine in somewhat edgeworn orange pictorial dj with chip at bottom front cover of dj. Map end pages; 188 pgs. In this eloquent and powerful novel, seventeen-year-old Simon ben Eleazar and 960 Jewish zealots face the advancing Roman Tenth Legion in a battle that will decide the fate of the last Jewish fortress.
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Very good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.
