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Available
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Publication
Oxford University Press (1995), Edition: 2, 450 pages
Description
From Karl Marx to the Marx brothers, the Routledge Who's Who in Jewish History presents a complete reference guide to over a thousand prominent men and women who have shaped Jewish culture. Covering twenty centuries of Jewish history it provides: * detailed biographical information on each leading figure * analysis of their role and significance both in Jewish life and the wider culture * a comprehensive chronological table displaying the history of the Jewish race * a useful glossary giving precise definitions of Jewish words.
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Original language
English
Physical description
450 p.; 6.19 inches
ISBN
0195210794 / 9780195210798
Local notes
Second and revised edition by Lavinia Cohn-Sherbok.
Third edition held in Reference collection at : R 920.0092 COM
Third edition held in Reference collection at : R 920.0092 COM
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