Battle between Bacchides and Jonathan, Maccabean Revolt, 160 BC, (c19th century). Artist: Unknown

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Battle between Bacchides and Jonathan, Maccabean Revolt, 160 BC (c19th century). French representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC), Seleucid King of Syria, and Jonathan during the campaign crushing the Jewish rebellion (Maccabean Revolt). Soldiers in 15th century armour and mail are shown fighting with swords, battleaxes and spears with infantry armed with pikes in the background.

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