In this illuminating chapter, Elizabeth Legge meticulously reconstructs the historical context surrounding Herod I and Agrippa I. From the echoes of Hellenistic influence to the intricate tapestry of Roman Judaea, Legge guides readers through pivotal events, personalities, and the development of the relationship between the Julio-Claudians and the Herodian Dynasty, leading to the rise of Agrippa I.

First published by the University of Pisa, this self-published edition invites you to step into the annals of history.

Elizabeth Legge is a Doctor of Medicine candidate at a European university. She achieved her Master's degree in Classical Archaeology at the University of Pisa, Italy and will be pursuing a PhD in the field. She was awarded her Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and Bachelor of Sciences in Integrated Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Canada. She has travelled extensively to all continents since childhood and lived in many countries. She is Australian, Canadian and half English.