The Jewish War

What is the author's style in The Jewish War by Flavius Josephus?

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The Jewish War by Josephus is presented by the author as a rigorous objective rendering of the facts of historical events that occurred during the approximate one hundred year period from 167 B.C. through 73 A.D. In his own words the author states "as to its truth, I should not hesitate to declare without fear of contradiction that from the first word to the last I have aimed at nothing else." The work is admittedly objectively written, replete with references, tables, charts, end-notes, time line, chronology and supporting appendices. Historical characters and events are described in excruciating detail.

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The Jewish War