A treasure trove of history, inaccessible for over 300 years, translated from latin into modern English by the famed Archbishop James Ussher in the 17th century. Over 10,000 footnotes from the original text. Ussher's history of the world from creation to AD 70 (the destruction of the Jerusalem temple) is fully indexed, with paragraph numbers, and includes eight appendixes.
From its initial 5-year development to the overwhelming and positive response from the general public, its success shows that some great books will always find a place of interest on bookshelves and in the hearts of readers!
First published in 1658, giving the chronology and history of the early world, from creation to A.D. 70, Annals of the World is considered not only a literary classic, but also an accurate historical reference from creation to A.D. 70. This treasure trove of material also contains many human interest stories from the original historical documents collected by devoted Christian historian and scholar Archbishop James Ussher. Precisely dated and referenced, this is more than just a fascinating history book, it's a work of history.
Find out:
- Why was Julius Caesar kidnapped in 75 B.C.?
- Why did Alexander the Great burn his ships in 326 B.C.?
- What really happened when the sun "went backward" as a sign to Hezekiah?
- What does secular history say about the darkness at the Crucifixion?
A most remarkable and outstanding piece of literature. A must-have for any lover of history.
Pages: 960 (paperback)