A nonfiction, military art book that chronicles the warriors, weapons and battles of the Jewish people. From the ancient Israelites, through the diaspora, and up to the creation of the modern state of Israel, Judean Warrior offers 83 full-color, beautifully rendered plates, illustrating the numerous conflicts of a people forged in the fires of adversity.
Each piece of artwork comes with an accompanying historical quote, and text detailing the time period, location and description of the event.
The book covers well-known chapters in Jewish history, such as the Maccabean Revolt and the Siege of Masada, but also covers lesser known, but equally intriguing chapters like the Mercenary Jews of Elephantine and the Knights of Toledo.
Aimed at military enthusiasts, Judean Warrior is the result of extensive research into a wide variety of primary sources, and distilling them into a single, easy-to-read book, designed to offer a study of the military history of the Jews.
Written by Daniel Levitch, who has lectured on the subject, and illustrated by Armand Villavert, whose credits include Image Comics, Tokyo Pop, and Boom Studios.
This is a rare look into the hidden warrior culture of a nation. One that has remained in the shadows until now.