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Masada site (Israel)
2 Reviews
(3)
YA
The backdrop for this dramatic story is the defense of the fortress Masada by a handful of Jewish Zealots against the powerful Roman Tenth Legion. Simon ben Eleazar, teenage son of the Zealot leader, swaps chapters with Flavius Silva, commander of the Roman legion. Although the novel gets off to a slow start, it builds in momentum, passion, and clarity with each chapter.
Reviewer: Amy Lois Cohn
(3)
4-6
Waldman re-creates the dramatic history of Masada from its construction as Herod's fortress through the defeat of the Jewish Zealots in 73 C.E. to Yadin's 1963 archaeological dig. An author's note provides more information about the myths and facts surrounding the fortress. A time line and a list of sources for Waldman's stark black-and-white illustrations are included. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Amy Kellman
2 reviews
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