c. AD 77

J. BJ 5.490

The Wars of the Jews 5.490

Author
Flavius Josephus
Translator
William Whiston

The Wars of the Jews

5.490

Flavius Josephus

translated by William Whiston

490However, seeing the banks of the Romans were demolished, these Romans were very much cast down upon the loss of what had cost them so long pains, and this in one hour’s time. And many indeed despaired of taking the city with their usual engines of war only.