Josephus Author:Lion Feuchtwanger The first part of Feuchtwanger's trilogy of historical novels based on the life of the Jewish historian. This book deals with the period from the time of Josephus's return to Rome in 64AD to the fall of Jerusalem and his journey to Rome to begin his writing career. Josephus has been called the classice example of a "Mr. ... more »Facing-both-ways,", a Jew who wished to be friends with the enemies of his people, the Romans, a man in all honesty trying to make the best of two worlds...« less