Pictorial History of the Jewish People [Hardcover]

Nathan Ausubel (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 456 pages
• Publisher: Crown; Rev Sub edition (December 13, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517552833
• ISBN-13: 978-0517552834
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #601,256 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Solid General History, November 2, 2009

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This review is from: Pictorial History of the Jewish People, From Bible Times to Our Own Day Throughout the World (Illustrated with 1000 Pictures) (Hardcover)

This dated but informative book provides a solid general history of the Jewish people from biblical times and the middle ages up well into the 20th Century. The book describes the history of the Jews, their traditions, lifestyles, and contributions in various nations of Europe, plus the USA and to a much smaller extent, the Middle East and Latin America. Readers learn of Jewish thinkers, writers, scientists, leaders, and (where allowed) leading political figures. Readers also see how the Jews have endured despite centuries of blame and (often violent) persecution, countered on certain honorable occasions by prominent non-Jewish defenders. There is also a look at just what constitutes the Jewish people - are they are religion, a nation, a people, or some combination thereof? Author Nathan Ausubel (1898-1986) provides an attractive mixture of prose, photos and illustrations. This book should be of interest to both Jewish and non-Jewish readers, who can skim through the photos and headings, or take to it with in-depth reading.