Isbn: 9781400040872 - yiddish civilisation: the rise and fall of a forgotten nation (24 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Paul Kriwaczek begins this illuminating and immensely pleasurable chronicle of Yiddish civilization during the Roman empire, when Jewish culture first spread to Europe. We see the burgeoning exile population disperse, as its notable diplomats, artists and thinkers make their mark in far-flung cities and found a self-governing Yiddish world. By its late-medieval heyday, this economically successful, intellectually adventurous, and self-aware society stretched from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Kriwaczek traces, too, the slow decline of Yiddish culture in Europe and Russia, and highlights fresh offshoots in the New World.Combining family anecdote, travelogue, original research, and a keen understanding of Yiddish art and literature, Kriwaczek gives us an exceptional portrait of a culture which, though nearly extinguished, has an influential radiance still.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Paul Kriwaczek begins this illuminating and immensely pleasurable chronicle of Yiddish civilization during the Roman empire, when Jewish culture first spread to Europe. We see the burgeoning exile population disperse, as its notable diplomats, artists and thinkers make their mark in far-flung cities and found a self-governing Yiddish world. By its late-medieval heyday, this economically successful, intellectually adventurous, and self-aware society stretched from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Kriwaczek traces, too, the slow decline of Yiddish culture in Europe and Russia, and highlights fresh offshoots in the New World.Combining family anecdote, travelogue, original research, and a keen understanding of Yiddish art and literature, Kriwaczek gives us an exceptional portrait of a culture which, though nearly extinguished, has an influential radiance still.…

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. Paul Kriwaczek begins this illuminating and immensely pleasurable chronicle of Yiddish civilization during the Roman empire, when Jewish culture first spread to Europe. We see the burgeoning exile population disperse, as its notable diplomats, artists and thinkers make their mark in far-flung cities and found a self-governing Yiddish world. By its late-medieval heyday, this economically successful, intellectually adventurous, and self-aware society stretched from the Baltic to the Black Sea. Kriwaczek traces, too, the slow decline of Yiddish culture in Europe and Russia, and highlights fresh offshoots in the New World.Combining family anecdote, travelogue, original research, and a keen understanding of Yiddish art and literature, Kriwaczek gives us an exceptional portrait of a culture which, though nearly extinguished, has an influential radiance still.…

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Condizione: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condizione: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Near Fine. B/w plates. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 384 pp.

Hardcover. Condizione: Clean as unread. First Edition. Stated first edition with $27.50 price to djClean as unread, Illustrated dust jacket over cloth boardsPlease contact us about shipping costs for international orders of over-sized books or multi-book sets. We are happy to provide accurate quote prior to purchase. Illustrated dust jacket over clo.…

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First American. An overview of the history of Yiddish and Yiddish speaking peoples, beginning with settlement of Jews in Europe at the beginning of the Diaspora, and continuing to the post-Holocaust period. Divided into the following chapters: 1. Bist a Yid?; 2. The Jews of Rome; 3. From the Mediterranean to the Baltic; 4. The Remaking of Western Europe; 5. At the Crossroads; 6. The Yiddish World; 7. Political Consolidation 8. The Reformation; 9. The Yiddish Renaissance; 10. Wide Horizons; 11. The Deluge; 12. Decline.; 13. . and Fall; 14. Book is in unblemished, near new condition. A Winter Flowering. Includes 16 pages of black & white photos, 4 maps of Yiddish-speaking Europe, source notes, bibliography and index. 6½ x 9½ inches, 357 pages.…

hardcover. Condizione: Hardcover. First Edition. Very Good / Very Good dust jacket. Gently used. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. New 1st edition Hardcover and New DJ: Be Wize . Upgrade your book seller experience with Wize Books. We give you an honest price, ship next day (M-F), provide tracking, and 1st class customer service. We guarantee it! Make us your go-to bookseller.…

Hardcover. First American Edition; First Printing. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. Faint foxing on top and bottom text block edges.; 384 pages.

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.