Written for ages 10 and up -- enjoyed by adults!Behind George were enemies; in front; a raging ice-packed river. Poling across had seemed his best chance; but now large blocks of ice slammed into his makeshift raft; twisting it off course. Just as George dug his pole in and pushed with all his might; a block of ice hit the raft -- the raft slammed into the pole -- and George was overboard.On a dangerous mission for the British army; young Major Washington had no idea that one day he would lead an army of fellow colonials in a bitter battle for independence against Great Britain herself; the most powerful empire in the world.In each new crisis; the young United States sought out George Washington. As commander in chief of the Continental army; chairman of the Constitutional Convention; and first president; this indispensable American served the struggling nation when its survival and form hung in the balance.
#1121902 in Books Littman Library Of Jewish Civilization 1997-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.10 x .70 x 9.10l; .0 #File Name: 1874774420288 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An economic; cultural and intellectual history of Jews in Western Europe before the EnlightenmentBy Murray A TuckerWell written and totally accessible with mountains of information about the role of Jews in this period. The way governments treated and mistreated people; most of whom were descendants of Jews persecuted by the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions; as well as less familiar but no less despicable acts of barbarity. The monograph is an economic history; first; a cultural history; second and an intellectual history; third. Well worth the read by anyone interested in a deep study of this period; focusing on Jews; Jewish culture; and Jewish merchants and bankers.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An excellent book on this topic and this periodBy K. Kennedy"European Jewry in the Age of Merchantilism 1550-1750" by Jonathan Israel is a fascinating book on the topic; and does a very nice job of not focusing solely on the Jews in the usual parts of Europe; but spreads his observations and research liberally over the entire continent. His writing is interesting; and he compares and contrasts the situations of Jews both over time and in different areas; which provides a good understanding of the delicate balance and dexterity needed to survive as a Jew in this period.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A worthy bookBy Michael E. AbramsVery fine book that has a great grasp of historical episodes and trends. I am reading it slowly to absorb all of the good information. I realize there are other ways to interpret the Jewish history of this time; but this sets a high standard for research.
