About the book: 2011 / The reader is invited to the attention of the reader for the first time translated from ancient Greek "The Jewish War" by the famous historian Josephus (37-100) - one of the most significant works not only ancient, but also world historiography in general, created by an author who equally absorbed both Jewish and Roman culture. Flavius ​​wrote his work literally in the wake of the “Jewish War” - the Great Uprising of the Jews against Roman rule (69-71), in which he himself participated, and presented this war in all its brightness and versatility, placing it in the broad context of Jewish history.