Sir Moses Montefiore: A Centennial Biography With Selections From Letters And Journals

By Lucien Wolf

Book Overview

Sir Moses Montefiore: A Centennial Biography With Selections From Letters And Journals is a book written by Lucien Wolf that provides a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Sir Moses Montefiore, a prominent British Jewish philanthropist and communal leader. The book covers Montefiore's life from his birth in 1784 to his death in 1885, and includes detailed descriptions of his numerous philanthropic endeavors, including his efforts to improve the living conditions of Jews in Palestine and his work to combat anti-Semitism in Europe. The book also includes a selection of Montefiore's letters and journals, providing readers with a firsthand account of his thoughts and experiences. Overall, this book offers a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most important figures in British Jewish history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162970561
• ISBN13: 9781162970561
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"