Haven of Liberty

Haven of Liberty
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Publisher : NYU Press
Total Pages : 401
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ISBN-10 : 9780814776926
ISBN-13 : 0814776922
Rating : 4/5 (922 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Haven of Liberty by : Howard B Rock

Download or read book Haven of Liberty written by Howard B Rock and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Haven of Liberty chronicles the arrival of the first Jews to New York in 1654 and highlights the role of republicanism in shaping their identity and institutions. Rock follows the Jews of NewYork through the Dutch and British colonial eras, the American Revolution and early republic, and the antebellum years, ending with a path-breaking account of their outlook and behavior during the Civil War. Overcoming significant barriers, these courageous men and women laid the foundations for one of the world’s foremost Jewish cities.


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