Haven of Liberty: New York Jews in the New World, 1654-1865

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 antebel...

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Main Author: Rock, Howard B. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY New York University Press [2013]
Series:City of Promises 1
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Summary: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
Item Description:Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 08. Jun 2020)
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780814745212

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