Haven of Liberty : New York Jews in the New World, 1654-1865 Paperback / softback
by Howard B. Rock
Part of the City of Promises series
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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.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:368 pages
- Publisher:New York University Press
- Publication Date:08/01/2015
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- ISBN:9781479803514
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:368 pages
- Publisher:New York University Press
- Publication Date:08/01/2015
- Category:
- ISBN:9781479803514
