Divrei Yosippon — Sefer Yosippon — Chapter 79: The Tale of the Macedonian Youth

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79:1

A Macedonian or otherwise foreign youth in Roman service performs an extraordinary feat of courage during the fighting.

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79:2

His daring briefly disrupts defenders and becomes an example of individual military audacity.

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79:3

Yosippon includes such episodes because bravery is not reserved for one side.

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79:4

The larger war nevertheless continues to be decided by armies, famine, fortification, and faction.

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