Ebook: The Fortifications of Ancient Israel and Judah 1200-586 BC

This book provides a detailed study of the fortifications of the founders of ancient Israel from the time of their first settlement in the Middle East, through the periods of the united and divided kingdoms, until the sack of Jerusalem in 586 BC. It begins in the period of Israelite settlement in the First Iron Age period (1200-1000 BC). The extensive fortifications created by the famous kings Saul, David and Solomon are covered, including Gibeah, Jerusalem, Megiddo, Hazor and Gezer, which are described in the Bible. The period of the Divided Monarchy saw the creation of two separate politi.;Cover; Title; Contents; Introduction; The Development of the Fortifications; The Principles of Defence: Iron Age II; Tour of the Sites; The Living Sites; The Sites at War; Aftermath; The Sites Today; Chronology; Bibliography; Related Titles; Imprint.