Project Gutenberg 2018-12-26 Public domain in the USA. 104 Church, John, Jr. The Fall of Jerusalem: A Poem Transcribed from the 1823 R. O. Weston edition by David Price "The Fall of Jerusalem: A Poem by Jr. John Church" is an epic poem written in the early 19th century, specifically in 1823. This work belongs to the genre of poetry and is characterized by its dramatic recounting of the historical siege and destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans. The poem provides a lyrical narrative reflecting on themes of ambition, fate, and the consequences of rebellion, alluding to the tragic downfall of the city as foretold by prophets. The poem unfolds in three parts and intricately details the events leading up to the siege of Jerusalem. It begins with the marching of the Roman army led by Titus as they prepare for battle. Central to the narrative is the character of Placidus, a young Roman soldier mourning the loss of love and facing the harsh realities of war. As conflict erupts, dramatic scenes of chaos, betrayal, and personal sacrifice highlight both the turmoil within Jerusalem and the relentless advance of the Roman forces. The poem culminates in the city's fall, portraying the emotional devastation of its inhabitants and ultimately revealing the profound consequences of their choices, intertwining personal narratives with the broader historical context. Through vivid imagery and somber reflections, the poem evokes a sense of loss, resonating with themes of divine judgment and human folly. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Jerusalem -- History -- Siege, 70 A.D. -- Poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: History - Ancient 103618 2025-07-23T09:33:59.150751 text/html 104250 2018-12-26T06:36:49 text/html 79360 2025-07-23T09:34:02.551719 application/epub+zip 77353 2025-07-23T09:33:59.964726 application/epub+zip 76615 2025-07-23T09:33:59.547723 application/epub+zip 123653 2025-07-23T09:34:04.237706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 104801 2025-07-23T09:34:01.972804 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 104356 2022-09-26T14:51:52.535600 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 88444 2025-07-23T09:33:58.689732 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 88585 2018-12-26T06:36:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17786 2025-07-23T09:34:04.359689 application/rdf+xml 12223 2025-07-23T09:33:59.615708 image/jpeg 2757 2025-07-23T09:33:59.582708 image/jpeg 34115 2018-12-26T06:41:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 67438 2018-12-26T06:41:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 69997 2025-07-23T09:33:59.162725 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog