Author

Publication

2006 - Oxford University Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

96,000 words, Guess

Page Count

384 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number2005015098
  • LibraryThing2090063
  • Goodreads2891391

Classifications

  • DDC296.8/332/09438
  • LCCBM198 .D94 2006

Description

This study traces the development of the 19th century movement which altered the spiritual, cultural and social timbre of Jewish communities across Eastern and East Central Europe. It highlights its' origins and shows how the movement was built up by securing support, neutralizing opposition and controlling communities.

Subjects

Topics

HistoryHasidismHasidism -- Poland -- History

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