| Author |
Wiernik, Peter, 1865-1936 |
| LoC No. |
12025267
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| Title |
History of the Jews in America
From the Period of the Discovery of the New World to the Present Time
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"History of the Jews in America" by Peter Wiernik is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the journey and experiences of Jews from the discovery of the New World through significant events in American history, highlighting their struggles for identity, religious freedom, and acceptance. With a focus on the growth of Jewish communities, it provides insight into their contributions to American society and culture. The opening of this work introduces the significant context of the Jewish presence in America, beginning with their expulsion from Spain and Portugal and the beginnings of Jewish migration to the New World. Wiernik outlines the early experiences of Jews, noting that less than ten thousand Jews resided in the New World three centuries after its discovery. The text emphasizes the transformation of Jewish communities, their struggles against discrimination, and the importance of maintaining their religious identities amidst various economic and social challenges. By establishing a foundation of historical significance, the author sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Jewish history in America throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
Jews -- United States -- History
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| Subject |
Jews -- America -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64574 |
| Release Date |
Feb 16, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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