Hoffman, Eva
Shtetl
- ISBN 13:
- 9781586485245
- author:
- Hoffman, Eva
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- PublicAffairs
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 216 mm X 142 mm
- Genre:
- European history: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Shtetl, a critically-acclaimed work by Eva Hoffman, brings to life the vibrant culture and complex institutions of Eastern European Jews in the 20th century.
Through the lens of Braƒsk, a small town with a rich history of multicultural coexistence, Hoffman explores the fascinating experiments in community living that took place over eight centuries of Polish-Jewish relations. She also examines the forces that led to the tragic events of the Holocaust.
This thought-provoking book offers a unique perspective on the social dynamics and customs of Eastern European Jewish communities, shedding light on the intricate relationships between Christian villagers and their Jewish neighbours during this dark period in history.
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