Journey Through the Spanish Civil War: The Hinterlands

By: Shneiderman, S. L.

A vivid ground-level record of the Spanish Civil War through a uniquely Jewish lens.

In 1936, as civil war erupts in Spain, S. L. Shneiderman, a Yiddish journalist, arrives to document the conflict. Journey with him through Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid, as he captures the stories of Jewish volunteers, refugees, and ordinary Spaniards caught in the crossfire. Shneiderman's dispatches, now translated into English for the first time, offer a rare glimpse into the war's impact on Jewish communities and the rise of anti-fascism.

This historical reportage, featuring photographs by David Seymour (Chim), reveals:
The experiences of Jewish soldiers in the International BrigadesThe daily struggles of civilians in war-torn citiesThe political and social complexities of the conflict
For readers of history, Jewish studies, and anyone seeking a personal, human-centered perspective on a pivotal moment in European history.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0D8NNJZ5V
• ISBN13: 9798989452453
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: White Goat Press
• Length: 139 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.2" x 9.3"