The History of Israel Volume 3: The Rise and Splendor of the Hebrew Monarchy is a book written by Heinrich Ewald in 1871. The book is part of a series that explores the history of Israel from its earliest beginnings to the present day. This particular volume focuses on the period of the Hebrew monarchy, which began with Saul and ended with the Babylonian exile.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period or event in the history of Israel. It begins with a discussion of the reign of Saul, the first king of Israel, and his struggles to establish a stable monarchy. It then moves on to the reign of David, who is widely regarded as the greatest king in Hebrew history. The book explores David's military conquests, his establishment of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and his efforts to unify the kingdom.The book also covers the reign of Solomon, David's son, who is known for his wisdom and wealth. It discusses his building of the Temple in Jerusalem, his diplomatic relations with other nations, and his eventual downfall due to his many wives and his worship of foreign gods.Throughout the book, Ewald provides detailed historical information and analysis, drawing on a wide range of sources including the Bible, ancient texts, and archaeological evidence. He also includes maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the geography and culture of ancient Israel.Overall, The History of Israel Volume 3: The Rise and Splendor of the Hebrew Monarchy is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most important periods in Hebrew history. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of biblical history, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.