The Jews Of Angevin England: Documents And Records From Latin And Hebrew Sources

By Joseph Jacobs and Anonymous

Book Overview

The Jews of Angevin England: Documents and Records from Latin and Hebrew Sources is a historical book written by Joseph Jacobs. The book is a comprehensive study of the Jewish community in England during the Angevin period, which lasted from 1154 to 1216. The author has used both Latin and Hebrew sources to provide a detailed account of the lives of Jews during this period. The book begins with an introduction to the Angevin period and the Jewish community in England during this time. The author then discusses the legal and social status of Jews in England, including their rights and restrictions. The book also covers the economic activities of Jews, including trade, moneylending, and taxation. The author has included a large number of primary sources, including legal documents, letters, and other records, which provide a unique insight into the lives of Jews during this period. These sources have been translated into English and are accompanied by detailed commentary and analysis. The book also covers the role of Jews in the wider European context, including their relationships with other Jewish communities and with non-Jewish communities. The author has provided a comprehensive and detailed account of the Jewish community in Angevin England, which makes this book an important resource for historians and scholars of 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: 1163301094
• ISBN13: 9781163301098
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"