From Abraham and the birth of monotheism to the Holocaust and the creation of modern Israel -- the epic sweep of the Jewish people's progress through time violates all the laws of human history. For centuries some of the greatest minds have come to appreciate the profound impact that this tiny nation has had on humanity and have tried to unlock the great mystery that the Jewish story presents; asking: How did this people survive against all the odds? In one volume; A Crash Course in Jewish History explores the 3;800 years of Jewish existence while answering the great questions: Why have the Jewish people been so unique; so impactful; yet so hated and so relentlessly persecuted? A Crash Course in Jewish History is not only comprehensive and readable; it is also entertaining and enlightening. Historian and author Ken Spiro takes the reader on a fascinating and informative journey through time; highlighting not only the key lessons of Jewish and world history; but; most importantly; on the profound relevance that the past holds for the future of both the Jewish people and humanity. Novices and scholars alike will find this book to be thought-provoking and insightful; as well as a valuable and relevant guide to understanding the challenges that we all face in the 21st century.
#2350779 in Books Ivan R. Dee 2010-09-16Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.45 x .95 x 6.52l; 1.18 #File Name: 1566636329272 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Interesting read.By Bonnie LewisVery informative and interesting. The views of children on the horrors of the Civil War made me think of modern era children in war torn parts of the world and how devastating war is. I also wonder if some of the negative reviewers read the same book I did!11 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Well-Researched addition to Civil War HistoryBy K. ObernuefemannAs someone with a Ph.D. in American Southern History; I found this book very interesting and well researched. It is a great addition to Civil War scholarship. Anya Jabour recounts what children said about the war and sectional politics before; during; and after the fighting. Jabour discusses how children's work and play were effected by warfare. She quotes diaries; letters; newspapers; etc. to give first-hand accounts of children black and white; well-off and poor; who tell what they thought about the fighting; how their chores changed; the songs they sang; and how their schools supported the war effort.The author has no "agenda." A previous reviewer argued that the Northerners had slaves too. That is true; but it is not relevant to the book's topic -- the war years. (I would also argue the reviewer's comment about Lincoln having a "Marxist" agenda.)I highly recommend this book. It is both scholarly and very readable.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great BookBy GordieI was so impressed with this book I actually sent an email to the author. This Civil War info is not boring or dull. It is alive and interesting and readable.
