Name: Studies in the History of Istanbul Jewry, 1453-1923: A Journey Through Civilizations
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Author: Rozen, Minna
ISBN: 9782503541761

portada Studies in the History of Istanbul Jewry, 1453-1923: A Journey Through Civilizations

Studies in the History of Istanbul Jewry, 1453-1923: A Journey Through Civilizations

Type

Physical Book

Author

Minna Rozen

Publisher

Brepols Publishers

Pages

518

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.9x16.5x3.3 cm

Weight

1.04 kg.

ISBN13

9782503541761

Synopsis "Studies in the History of Istanbul Jewry, 1453-1923: A Journey Through Civilizations"

This book presents ten chapters in the history of the Jewish community of Istanbul from the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople (1453) to the establishment of the Turkish Republic (1923). While delving into specific subjects such as the Romaniot presence in the city, the Karaite society, family life throughout the generations, material culture and its meaning, social life, urban history, economic life, and relations with the Ottoman regime, a common thread binds all of them. Each of the chapters, individually and together, constitutes a journey between different cultures and religions. The history of Istanbul's Jews carries the imprint of Greek Orthodoxy and Catholicism, as well as Islam. It moves in cycles between the Byzantine and Ottoman realms, between Catholic Europe and the Muslim Ottoman Empire, and finally, between the Ottoman Jewish culture and a modern Europe in the throes of secularization. Over 50 images are included to illustrate the multi-cultural aspect of the history presented here. The collection of essays in this volume present high quality scholarship, but equally they provide a fascinating insight to general readers with an interest in Constantinople-Istanbul-Qosta, as well as readers interested in Jewish urban history, the transmission of culture, and multiculturalism.