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Anglo-Jewry Since 1066: Place, Locality and Memory Contributor(s): Kushner, Tony (Author) |
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ISBN: 0719076544 ISBN-13: 9780719076541 Publisher: Manchester University Press
Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: February 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - Medieval - History | Modern - General - History | Jewish - General |
Dewey: 941.004 |
Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.3" W x 9.2" L (1.30 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - Medieval (500-1453) - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Demographic Orientation - Urban |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Index, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Choice 04/01/2010 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book is a study of the history and memory of Anglo-Jewry from medieval times to the present and is the first to explore the construction of identities, both Jewish and non-Jewish, in relation to the concept of place. The introductory chapters provide a theoretical overview focusing on the nature of local studies then moves into a chronological frame, starting with medieval Winchester, moving to early modern Portsmouth and then chapters covering the evolution of Anglo-Jewry from emancipation to the twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on the impact on identities resulting from the complex relationship between migration (including transmigration) and settlement of minority groups. Drawing upon a wide range of approaches, including history, cultural and literary studies, geography, Jewish and ethnic and racial studies, Kushner uses extensive sources including novels, poems, art, travel literature, autobiographical writing, official documentation, newspapers and census data. This book will appeal to scholars interested in Jewish studies and British history. |
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