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Modern History of the Jews from the Middle Ages to the Present Day
Lawrence Joffe
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This book tells the story of Judaism from the medieval ghettos through the Enlightenment to the tragedy of the Holocaust and the birth of modern Israel, with over 250 illustrations. It is a rich visual account of one of the world's great religions, following Judaism through centuries of persecution to the establishment of a global civilization. It offers special focus on Jewish culture and society in recent times, including medicine, science, art, literature and music. This in-depth history of the Jewish faith explores how Jews have lived under Christianity and Islamic rule, survived centuries of anti-Semitism, life in the Diaspora, ... Read more
This book tells the story of Judaism from the medieval ghettos through the Enlightenment to the tragedy of the Holocaust and the birth of modern Israel, with over 250 illustrations. It is a rich visual account of one of the world's great religions, following Judaism through centuries of persecution to the establishment of a global civilization. It offers special focus on Jewish culture and society in recent times, including medicine, science, art, literature and music. This in-depth history of the Jewish faith explores how Jews have lived under Christianity and Islamic rule, survived centuries of anti-Semitism, life in the Diaspora, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Anness Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780193335
SKU
V9781780193335
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About Lawrence Joffe
Lawrence Joffe is an Oxford graduate in philosophy and politics, and an expert on Jewish and Middle Eastern affairs. He writes for The Guardian, New Statesman, The Independent and elsewhere.
Reviews for Modern History of the Jews from the Middle Ages to the Present Day
Lawrence Joffe's history overflows with images and ideas and amply fulfils its opening declaration: 'The tale of Jewish survival is full of extraordinary drama triumphs followed by... new extinction.' (The Jewish Chronicle)