Haven of Liberty New York Jews in the New World, 1654-1865 |
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| Author:
| Rock, Howard B. |
| Series title: | City of Promises Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8147-7632-2 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | New York University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $89.00 |
Book Description:
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Chronicles the arrival of the first Jews to New York in 1654 and highlights the role of republicanism in shaping their identity and institutions. This book follows the Jews of New York through the Dutch and British colonial eras, the American Revolution and early republic, and the antebellum years.
Chronicles the arrival of the first Jews to New York in 1654 and highlights the role of republicanism in shaping their identity and institutions. This book follows the Jews of New York through the Dutch and British colonial eras, the American Revolution and early republic, and the antebellum years.