This is the translation of Żydzi w Siedlcach 1850-1945 by Edward Kopówka from Polish into English. The town of Siedlce is in Warsaw province in central-eastern Poland; about 55 miles east of Warsaw. A Jewish presence in Siedlce is attested since the mid-16th century. Just prior to World War II; it had a Jewish population of around 15;000. About 10;000 Jews were deported to Treblinka in August 1942; the remainder of the Jewish community was liquidated in November 1942. This 452-page book chronicles the life of the Jewish community of Siedlce from the mid-19th century through its destruction during the Holocaust. Dr. Edward Kopówka (b. 1963) is a writer; historian; and educator. He holds a Ph.D. degree from the Faculty of History of the Podlasie Academy in Siedlce and is Senior Curator of the Museum of Struggle and Martyrdom in Treblinka. This book will appeal to scholars interested in the region or specializing in Jewish history and society as well as to Jewish genealogists seeking to trace their roots to Siedlce.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Evidently everything I thought I knew about European history is ...By SleepyshoeEvidently everything I thought I knew about European history is false; according to this book. The writers have spent many years of research to uncover the truth and their facts are quite convincing but I was not completely won over on everything. The massive meteor that almost destroyed Britain in 4th century does go a long way in explaining the 'Dark Ages' and the 'Black Death' which never quite made sense to me before.A little long winded; people and places all seemed to have 2; 3 or even 4 different names back then; but still well written and explained.0 of 4 people found the following review helpful. WowBy kascGreat read0 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy edward caminaCool
