The History Of Herod: Or Another Look At A Man Emerging From Twenty Centuries Of Calumny (1885)

By John Vickers

Book Overview

The History of Herod: Or Another Look at a Man Emerging from Twenty Centuries of Calumny is a book written by John Vickers and published in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of Herod, a controversial figure in history who is often portrayed as a cruel and ruthless ruler. Vickers challenges this portrayal and offers a more nuanced perspective on Herod's life and reign. He draws on a range of historical sources to provide a detailed analysis of Herod's political and personal life, including his relationship with the Roman Empire, his building projects, and his family. The book also explores the cultural and social context of Herod's time, shedding light on the religious and political tensions that shaped his rule. Overall, The History of Herod offers a fresh perspective on a complex historical figure and provides a valuable contribution to the study of ancient history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165123339
• ISBN13: 9781165123339
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"