Masada was a story I knew, but not in detail. The centuries have led to the forgetting of this fortress until 1800, when many travelers noticed it. This and the fact that it was difficult to access and that it was in an inhospitable environment created the possibility that time had stopped at the moment of the Roman conquest or almost. At the same time that myth of death preferable to conquest (true or false we don't know) meant a lot for the birth of the nation of Israel. Phil Carradice tells us this story with his usual skill.

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Omne Ignotum Pro Magnifico

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VaeVictis - n° 144 - mars/avril 2019

The account of the siege, the defences, the huge ramp which was constructed by the Romans, and the details of the ultimate Roman victory, is compelling, riveting reading. The dissection of the available evidence is thorough, and various alternative possible scenarios are weighed... An excellent read.

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John's Machines

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Filled with great images... an enjoyable book!

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The structure of this book is excellent. Amply assisted by a number of relevant images, the text builds to a crescendo in the final chapters, where Carracide provides a superb example of careful and thought-provoking historical writing. Enjoyable, engaging, informative and sensitively written, with a careful eye on modern times, Carradice’s book is ‘must have’ for any reader, and particularly any student, who wishes to not only understand the events at Massada, but also seeks a demonstration in the art of careful historical analysis.

Zack White, Freelance