1 online resource : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
Contents
Introduction; Brief Summary of Anglo-Jewish History c.1066-c.1880; Research Aims and Methodology; Living Communities: Synagogues, street and place names with Jewish connections, mikva'ot (ritual baths), material culture and artefacts; Communities in Death (Cemeteries); A Comparative Approach to Jewish UrbanTopography; Conclusion; Glossary, Bibliography and Sources; Glossary; Bibliography and Sources; Gazetteer
Summary
'The Archaeology of Anglo-Jewry in England and Wales 1656-c.1880' is a comprehensive study of the urban topography of Anglo-Jewry in the period before the mass immigration of 1881. The book brings together the evidence for the physical presence of at least 80% of the Jewish community. London and 35 provincial cities and towns are discussed
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references
Notes
Available through Archaeopress Digital Subscription Service
Audience
Specialized
Notes
Online resource; title from home page (viewed on March 16, 2016)
