Old European Jewries

By David Philipson

Book Overview

Old European Jewries is a historical book written by David Philipson that explores the Jewish communities that existed in Europe before the Holocaust. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the history of the Jews in Europe from the Roman Empire to the 19th century, while the second part focuses on the Jews in specific countries, including Germany, Poland, Russia, and Spain.Philipson provides a detailed analysis of the social, economic, and cultural conditions that shaped the lives of European Jews, including their relationships with non-Jewish communities, their religious practices, and their experiences during times of persecution and discrimination. He also examines the ways in which Jews contributed to European society, including their involvement in art, literature, science, and politics.The book is based on extensive research and draws on a wide range of primary sources, including historical documents, memoirs, and personal accounts. It offers a comprehensive and engaging overview of the rich and complex history of European Jewry, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges and triumphs of this important community. Overall, Old European Jewries is an essential read for anyone interested in Jewish history, European history, or the history of religion and culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417952156
• ISBN13: 9781417952151
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"