The Mendelssohn Family, 1729-1847 V1: From Letters And Journals (1881)

By Sabastian Hensel

Book Overview

The Mendelssohn Family, 1729-1847 V1: From Letters And Journals (1881) is a book written by Sabastian Hensel. The book is a comprehensive account of the Mendelssohn family, spanning the years from 1729 to 1847. It is based on the letters and journals of the family members, providing a unique insight into their lives, thoughts, and experiences.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular member of the family. The first chapter is dedicated to Moses Mendelssohn, the patriarch of the family and a prominent philosopher of the Enlightenment era. The subsequent chapters explore the lives of his descendants, including his son Abraham, who was a successful businessman and philanthropist, and his grandson Felix, who was a renowned composer and pianist.The book provides a detailed account of the family's social and cultural milieu, including their interactions with other prominent figures of the time. It also sheds light on the family's Jewish identity and their struggle for acceptance in German society.Overall, The Mendelssohn Family, 1729-1847 V1: From Letters And Journals (1881) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Mendelssohn family, as well as the social and cultural history of Germany in the 18th and 19th centuries.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: 116407119X
• ISBN13: 9781164071198
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"