{"product_id":"the-destruction-of-jerusalem-or-titus-and-vespasian","title":"Destruction of Jerusalem, or Titus and Vespasian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Destruction of Jerusalem\u003c\/em\u003e, also called \u003cem\u003eTitus and Vespasian\u003c\/em\u003e, is a fifteenth-century fictionalised version of the historical Roman siege of Jerusalem. Marked by antisemitism, Christian nationalism and violence, this Middle English poem weaves together sources both medieval and classical, transforming first-century Romans into Christian agents of divine vengeance. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This new edition expands our understanding of fall of Jerusalem narratives in later medieval England, bringing attention to a long-ignored English retelling of these first-century events that captivated Christian audiences.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Here presented in the most comprehensive edition to date, the poem will be of particular interest to scholars and students of Middle English romance, the Crusades, medieval antisemitism and literary reimaginings of historical events. The edition will be of value particularly in courses focused on Crusades traditions, traditions of medieval anti-Semitism, vernacular theology, or late medieval depictions of difference more broadly. The work complements other volumes in the METS series such as \u003cem\u003eThe King of Tars\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRichard Coer de Lion\u003c\/em\u003e and Crusades romances such as \u003cem\u003eThree Middle English Charlemagne Romances\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medieval Institute Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536185868632,"sku":"9781580444873","price":33.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781580444873.jpg?v=1780400727","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/the-destruction-of-jerusalem-or-titus-and-vespasian","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}