A concise historical study of Jewish life in late medieval and early modern Christian Europe, examining restrictions, persecution, forced conversions, and Jewish contributions to commerce, culture, and intellectual life. It highlights communal resilience, survival strategies, and complex relations with the Christian majority, offering a clear introduction to a pivotal era in European Jewish history.
Technical details:
Author: John Edwards
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 1988
Language: English
ISBN: 0415062136 / 9780415062130
Pages: 119
Format: Paperback