Publication

1997 - Syracuse University Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

92,000 words, Guess

Page Count

368 pages

Identifiers

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Classifications

  • DDC920/.0092924073
  • LCCE184.J5 B552 1997

Description

The Sephardim elite Jewry began emigrating to North America in the middle of the 17th century. I'll add more once I've read the book.

Description

The Sephardic Jews began a tradition of wealth, pride, and exclusiveness that continues to this day. Stephen Birmingham sheds light on this segment of Jewish society who viewed other Jews as peasants and ardently shunned all publicity. It is the story of over three centuries of power and achievement, scandal and folly, elegant lifestyles, and sometimes flamboyant personalities - a story only Stephen Birmingham could tell with characteristic spellbinding skill.

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  • The grandees: America's Sephardic eliteSyracuse University Press1997-01-01
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