1866 The History of the Jews

Description

Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, Scarce

The fourth, revised and extended edition of Henry Hart Milman's comprehensive The History of the Jews, published by John Murray, 1866. 

In the publisher's original cloth, rebacked with spines laid down to volumes 2 and 3. Includes an original general list of works from the publisher at the end of volume 3.

Originally a poet and dramatist, Milman later became known as one of the best ecclesiastical historians of his time. The History of the Jews was his first contribution to ecclesiastical historiography, offering an insightful narrative account of Jewish history.

Volume 1 focuses on their foundations, delving into the stories of figures such as Abraham and King Saul. Volume 2 focuses on their struggles as a people in the Roman Empire, including the famous siege of Jerusalem. Volume 3 focuses on their medieval history, including their expulsions from England and Spain, as well as early modern history under European kings like Frederick the Great and Louis XIV.