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Jews and Muslims: Images of Sephardi and Eastern Jewries in Modern Times
Aron Rodrigue
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Description for Jews and Muslims: Images of Sephardi and Eastern Jewries in Modern Times
Paperback. Muslim-Jewish co-existence was not seriously challenged until the modern period when European colonialism and the emergence of Zionism and Arab nationalism led to growing friction and conflict. This title illuminates the political, socio-economic, and cultural changes that eroded the place of Jews in Middle Eastern societies. Num Pages: 320 pages, 2 maps, notes, bibliog., index. BIC Classification: JFSR1; JFSR2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 464.
Illuminates the history of the many Jewish communities that lived in predominantly Muslim lands before European colonialism and the emergence of Zionism and Arab nationalism led to mass departures of Jews in the mid-20th century, offering a unique perspective, from within, on the historical background of some of the most vexing problems of the modern Middle East.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University of Washington Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Seattle, United States
ISBN
9780295983141
SKU
V9780295983141
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About Aron Rodrigue
Aron Rodrigue is Eva Lokey Chernov Professor in Jewish Studies and professor of history at Stanford University. His latest book is Sephardi Jewry: A History of the Judeo-Spanish Community, 14th-20th Centuries (with Esther Benbassa).National Jewish Book Awards Honor Book
Reviews for Jews and Muslims: Images of Sephardi and Eastern Jewries in Modern Times
"A rich and varied collection of texts with enlightening commentary."
International Journal of Middle East Studies
"A delightful book, full of erudition and charm. . . . It captures the spirit of the time. . . . A marvelous work of tapestry."
François Furet
Le Nouvel Observateur
"Rodrigue’s book gives us a picture of the ... Read more
International Journal of Middle East Studies
"A delightful book, full of erudition and charm. . . . It captures the spirit of the time. . . . A marvelous work of tapestry."
François Furet
Le Nouvel Observateur
"Rodrigue’s book gives us a picture of the ... Read more