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OverviewIlluminates the history of the many Jewish communities that lived in predominantly Muslim lands before European colonialism and the emergence of Zionism and Arab nationalism led to mass departures of Jews in the mid-20th century, offering a unique perspective, from within, on the historical background of some of the most vexing problems of the modern Middle East. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Aron RodriguePublisher: University of Washington Press Imprint: University of Washington Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.610kg ISBN: 9780295997797ISBN 10: 0295997796 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 27 July 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents"Acknowledgments A Note on the Documents Map Introduction An Overview of the Alliance's Activities PART ONE THE SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS OF THE ALLIANCE ISRAELITE UNIVERSELLE Instruction in the Alliance Schools The Alliance Teaching Corps PART TWO THE DISCOURSE OF THE ALLIANCE TEACHERS AND THE ""CIVILIZING"" OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN THE LANDS OF ISLAM The Moralizing Agenda The Emancipation and Reformation of Women The Transformation of the Social Structure of the Jewish Community The Critique of Traditional Judaism The War of Languages A Portrait of the Communities The Impact of the West and the Alliance Schools PART THREE THE ALLIANCE TEACHER AS POLITICAL ACTIVIST AND POLITICAL OBSERVER The Task of Protection The Teacher as Patriot and Advocate of the Jews The Age of Nationalism Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index of Personal Names Index of Place Names"Reviews"""A rich and varied collection of texts with enlightening commentary."" ""A delightful book, full of erudition and charm.... It captures the spirit of the time.... A marvelous work of tapestry."" -- François Furet * Le Nouvel Observateur * ""Rodrigue’s book gives us a picture of the complex worlds of Sephardic Jewry.... [It] is unsurpassed in breadth, vividness, candor, and historical insight."" -- Michael Berkowitz * History of European Ideas * ""The unique contribution of Aron Rodrigue’s book is that it provides contemporary images of Jewish life in the Middle Eastern and North African countries during 1860–1939. These descriptions were made by Jews who stayed with these communities for long periods of time or at least were well acquainted with them. Throughout the book Rodrigue places the changing conditions of these communities within the global framework that was instrumental in shaping this transition."" ""Rodrigue provides insight into the life of Jewish communities in Iraq, Iran, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, Palestine, Algeria, Turkey, Egypt, and Greece. The letters touch upon the internal structure of these Jewish communities, their relations with their Muslim neighbors as well as the local government, their attitude towards European colonial influence, the impact of Zionism on them, and the increasing clash between Zionist and Alliance discourses.... Should be read by anyone with a keen interest in the history of the Middle East, Jews in the Middle East, and Orientalism.""" A rich and varied collection of texts with enlightening commentary. * International Journal of Middle East Studies * A delightful book, full of erudition and charm. . . . It captures the spirit of the time. . . . A marvelous work of tapestry. -- Francois Furet * Le Nouvel Observateur * Rodrigue's book gives us a picture of the complex worlds of Sephardic Jewry. . . . [It] is unsurpassed in breadth, vividness, candor, and historical insight. -- Michael Berkowitz * History of European Ideas * The unique contribution of Aron Rodrigue's book is that it provides contemporary images of Jewish life in the Middle Eastern and North African countries during 1860-1939. These descriptions were made by Jews who stayed with these communities for long periods of time or at least were well acquainted with them. Throughout the book Rodrigue places the changing conditions of these communities within the global framework that was instrumental in shaping this transition. * Contemporary Jewry * Rodrigue provides insight into the life of Jewish communities in Iraq, Iran, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, Palestine, Algeria, Turkey, Egypt, and Greece. The letters touch upon the internal structure of these Jewish communities, their relations with their Muslim neighbors as well as the local government, their attitude towards European colonial influence, the impact of Zionism on them, and the increasing clash between Zionist and Alliance discourses. . . . Should be read by anyone with a keen interest in the history of the Middle East, Jews in the Middle East, and Orientalism. * MESA Bulletin * Rodrigue provides insight into the life of Jewish communities in Iraq, Iran, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, Palestine, Algeria, Turkey, Egypt, and Greece. The letters touch upon the internal structure of these Jewish communities, their relations with their Muslim neighbors as well as the local government, their attitude towards European colonial influence, the impact of Zionism on them, and the increasing clash between Zionist and Alliance discourses. . . . Should be read by anyone with a keen interest in the history of the Middle East, Jews in the Middle East, and Orientalism. * MESA Bulletin * The unique contribution of Aron Rodrigue's book is that it provides contemporary images of Jewish life in the Middle Eastern and North African countries during 1860-1939. These descriptions were made by Jews who stayed with these communities for long periods of time or at least were well acquainted with them. Throughout the book Rodrigue places the changing conditions of these communities within the global framework that was instrumental in shaping this transition. * Contemporary Jewry * Rodrigue's book gives us a picture of the complex worlds of Sephardic Jewry. . . . [It] is unsurpassed in breadth, vividness, candor, and historical insight. -- Michael Berkowitz * History of European Ideas * A delightful book, full of erudition and charm. . . . It captures the spirit of the time. . . . A marvelous work of tapestry. -- Francois Furet * Le Nouvel Observateur * A rich and varied collection of texts with enlightening commentary. * International Journal of Middle East Studies * Rodrigue's book gives us a picture of the complex worlds of Sephardic Jewry.... [It] is unsurpassed in breadth, vividness, candor, and historical insight.--Michael Berkowitz History of European Ideas Author InformationAron Rodrigue is Eva Lokey Chernov Professor in Jewish Studies and professor of history at Stanford University. His latest book is Sephardi Jewry: A History of the Judeo-Spanish Community, 14th-20th Centuries (with Esther Benbassa).National Jewish Book Awards Honor Book Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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