Anglo-jewry Since 1066: Place, Locality And Memory
by Tony Kushner /
2009 / English / PDF
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This book is a study of the history and memory of
Anglo-Jewry from medieval times to the present and is the
first to explore the construction of identities, both Jewish
and non-Jewish, in relation to the concept of place.
This book is a study of the history and memory of
Anglo-Jewry from medieval times to the present and is the
first to explore the construction of identities, both Jewish
and non-Jewish, in relation to the concept of place.
The introductory chapters provide a theoretical overview
focusing on the nature of local studies then moves into a
chronological frame, starting with medieval Winchester,
moving to early modern Portsmouth and then chapters covering
the evolution of Anglo-Jewry from emancipation to the
twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on the impact on
identities resulting from the complex relationship between
migration (including transmigration) and settlement of
minority groups. Drawing upon a wide range of approaches,
including history, cultural and literary studies, geography,
Jewish and ethnic and racial studies, Kushner uses extensive
sources including novels, poems, art, travel
literature, autobiographical writing, official documentation,
newspapers and census data.
The introductory chapters provide a theoretical overview
focusing on the nature of local studies then moves into a
chronological frame, starting with medieval Winchester,
moving to early modern Portsmouth and then chapters covering
the evolution of Anglo-Jewry from emancipation to the
twentieth century. Emphasis is placed on the impact on
identities resulting from the complex relationship between
migration (including transmigration) and settlement of
minority groups. Drawing upon a wide range of approaches,
including history, cultural and literary studies, geography,
Jewish and ethnic and racial studies, Kushner uses extensive
sources including novels, poems, art, travel
literature, autobiographical writing, official documentation,
newspapers and census data.This book will appeal to scholars interested in Jewish
studies and British history.
This book will appeal to scholars interested in Jewish
studies and British history.
