| Author |
Graetz, Heinrich, 1817-1891 |
| Contributor |
Bloch, Philipp, 1841-1923 |
| Title |
History of the Jews, Vol. 6 (of 6)
Containing a Memoir of the Author by Dr. Philip Bloch, a Chronological Table of Jewish History, an Index to the Whole Work
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by David Edwards, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"History of the Jews, Vol. 6 (of 6)" by Heinrich Graetz is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work is the final volume in a comprehensive series that chronicles Jewish history from its ancient foundations to its contemporary status at the time of publication. The book aims to provide a detailed and engaging narrative of Jewish people, culture, and their evolution through historical contexts, making it a vital resource for both scholars and general readers interested in Jewish history. At the start of this volume, the reader is presented with a preface detailing the significance of the work and outlining the components of this final edition, which include a memoir of the author, a chronological table of Jewish history, and an index. The opening chapters introduce the life and early influences of Heinrich Graetz, particularly the turbulent historical landscape surrounding the Jewish communities after the partitions of Poland, as well as his formative experiences and the educational challenges faced by Jews in adapting to modern society. Through Graetz's biography, the text sets the stage for a broader exploration of Jewish history, emphasizing the importance of Graetz's contributions to the understanding of Jewish identity and scholarship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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| Subject |
Jews -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
46752 |
| Release Date |
Sep 2, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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