Haven of Liberty New York Jews in the New World, 1654-1865: City of Promises: A History of the Jews of New York |
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| Author:
| Moore, Deborah Dash
Rock, Howard B. |
| Series title: | City of Promises Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8147-7692-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | New York University Press
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| Imprint: | NYU Press |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $2.99 |
Book Description:
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Haven of Liberty chronicles the arrival of the first Jews to New York in 1654 and highlights the role of republicanism in shaping their identity and institutions. Rock follows the Jews of NewYork through the Dutch and British colonial eras, the American Revolution and early republic, and the antebellum years, ending with a path-breaking account of their outlook and behavior during the Civil War. Overcoming significant barriers, these courageous men and women laid the...
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Haven of Liberty chronicles the arrival of the first Jews to New York in 1654 and highlights the role of republicanism in shaping their identity and institutions. Rock follows the Jews of NewYork through the Dutch and British colonial eras, the American Revolution and early republic, and the antebellum years, ending with a path-breaking account of their outlook and behavior during the Civil War. Overcoming significant barriers, these courageous men and women laid the foundations for one of the world's foremost Jewish cities.