Jews in the History of England 1485-1850

Zusatztext This is an important, well-written account of the Jewish presence in England until 1850. It offers a model for examining the history of Jews in the context of broader events Klappentext The writing of English history has mainly been framed without taking note of the Jewish presence at all; here! for the first time! Jews are shown as an integral part of English religious and social history. David S. Katz examines hitherto unexplored topics such as the Jewish advocates of Henry VIII's divorce and the Jewish conspirators of Elizabethan England! as well as contributing to continuing debate on subjects such as the role of Jewish finance and the emergence of Anglo-Jewish institutions. This extensively researched and readable history of the Jews in England over almost four centuries will be essential reading for those interested in English and Jewish history alike. Zusammenfassung This book traces the Jewish thread throughout English life between the Tudors and the mass immigration in the mid-nineteenth century. For the first time, Jews are shown as an integral part of English religious and social history. This extensively researched and readable study will be essential reading for those interested in English and Jewish history alike.

Product details

• Authors: David S. Katz, David S. (Professor of English History Katz, Katz David S.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.12.1996
• EAN: 9780198206675
• ISBN: 978-0-19-820667-5
• No. of pages: 462
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; England, European History, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / Jewish, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), SOCIAL SCIENCE / Jewish Studies, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Stuart Era (1603-1714), HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Jewish Studies, British & Irish history, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Social and cultural history, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, C 1600 To C 1700, Relating to Jewish people and groups, C 1700 To C 1800, Social groups: religious groups and communities