Jews in the modern world. History of Jews in the modern and contemporary periods. Anthology of documents. Volume 2
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The anthology, compiled by two leading modern researchers of Jewish history, American I. Renharyz and Israelis P.Mdez-Florom, is a unique meeting of the most significant sources on the history of the new time Jews. Documents and certificates presented in Anthology - legislative acts, journalistic articles, excerpts from philosophical treatises, political programs, excerpts from artistic works, letters, memories, pamphlets, essays and much more - reveal in front of the reader intensive and dramatic history of the Jewish people in Europe and the USA In the XVII - XX centuries. Documentary materials are grouped by topics affecting the most important aspects of the development of a modern Jewish society in the era of the rapid decay of its traditional institutions and the search for new social, ideological and cultural landmarks. Analytical introductory articles prescribed to each thematic section, and detailed comments that clarify the historical context of the published documents are given.
Compilers: P. Menes-Flor, J. Reynhartz
Compilers: P. Menes-Flor, J. Reynhartz
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:History & Geography
Series:
Series: Library 'Judaica'
ISBN:
ISBN:5-93273-212-1
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