Colossus: Stone and Steel

from dougbq

A good read. Blixt looks at the Judean War of 66AD. He focuses on the character of a stone cutter/mason and revolves the story around him and those in his life. I would recommend the book as a relatively easy read and worth the time for the history it reveals while still being a novel.

from janerawoof

I almost didn't read this novel because of the cover--evil expression on the statue's face--foolish reason. I am very glad I did read it though. Well written and very informative, it's the story of the Jewish War of the mid-first century AD from the beginnings, a successful Jewish revolt against ...