Haven of Liberty: New York Jews in the New World, 1654-1865

by Deborah Dash Moore

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814776329
• ISBN13: 9780814776322
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: New York University Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"