This well-researched yet breezily told narrative history of the Jewish people uncovers unusual and often surprising historical details. A concise, provocative, and delightfully readable account. Includes a timeline. A celebrated author takes on the entire sweep of Jewish history.
Did you know:
- Marco Polo followed the Jewish trade route to reach China?
- Jews created the world’s first elementary school
system, teachers’ college, and copyright law? - The American jury system was invented by English
Jews–“twelve good men” was originally conceived as six Jews and six
Christians?
Everything you ever wanted to know about Jewish history.
Author: Max I. Dimont
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Behrman House Publishing
Published: 01/01/1983
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.6lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.30w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780874413915
Language: English
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