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OverviewThe history of the Venice Ghetto, how it developed, its architecture, the concrete life of its inhabitants and their relations with the whole city form the subject of this book. A reconstruction of the Ghetto in its various historical phases makes it possible to see exactly how the quarter grew. Along with that are closely analysed the Jewish religion s customs and rites, the outstanding importance of Venetian Jewish printing the first in Europe, the cultural, artistic and artisanal, linguistic, familiar and economic contexts. In short, the story of a complete and enthralling microcosm that grew and prospered for over four centuries within the Serenissima Republic. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Donatella CalabiPublisher: Marsilio Imprint: Marsilio Dimensions: Width: 21.10cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 31.20cm Weight: 2.495kg ISBN: 9788831724944ISBN 10: 8831724940 Pages: 536 Publication Date: 27 October 2016 Audience: General/trade , General 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 ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDonatella Calabi is professor of history of the city at IUAV University in Venice. She has written about the history of the city in the modern and contemporary age, and about the origin of urban studies in Europe, focusing particularly on marketplaces and the spaces occupied by minorities. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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