Historia de los Judíos en España by Adolfo de Castro
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"Historia de los Judíos en España" by Adolfo de Castro is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work examines the complex and often tragic fate of Jews in Spain, covering their establishment, persecution, and contributions throughout history. Through the exploration of various documents and narratives, the author seeks to provide a nuanced understanding of the Jewish presence in the Iberian Peninsula. The beginning of the text outlines the author's
intent to document the varied and often harsh experiences of Jews in Spain, focusing on their historical establishment beginning from ancient times. De Castro critiques previous scholars who have misrepresented Jewish contributions to Spanish society, particularly emphasizing their advancements in medicine, philosophy, and commerce. He articulates a commitment to truth in historical writing, asserting that his purpose is to correct misconceptions and shed light on the unjust treatment faced by Jewish communities, which culminated in their expulsion from Spain. The opening portion serves as an introduction to the historical context that will be elaborated in later sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Castro, Adolfo de, 1823-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Historia de los Judíos en España desde los tiempos de su establecimiento hasta principios del present siglo |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 43.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Jews -- Spain -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33885 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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