The Building Program of Herod the Great

by Duane W. Roller

Herod the Great, King of Judaea from 444 B.C., is known as one of the world's great villains. This notoriety has overshadowed his actual achievements, particularly his role as a client king of Rome during Augustus's reign as emperor. An essential aspect of Herod's responsibilities as king of Judaea was his role as a builder. Remarkably innovative, he created an astonishing record of architectural achievement, not only in Judaea but also throughout...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520209346
• ISBN13: 9780520209343
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.7"