The Jews in Britain [electronic resource] : A Chronology /
Langham, R.author.
For nearly a thousand years there has been a Jewish presence in Britain. Today the Jewish community, although numbering less than 300,000 is widely seen as one of the most successful groups in Britain. This unique book describes events in Britain concerning Jews in chronological order, from ancient legend to the present times.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface and Acknowledgements; Glossary; 1 Introduction; 2 From Legend to the Norman Conquest (1066); 3 From the Norman Conquest (1066) to Expulsion (1290); 4 From Expulsion (1290) to Readmission (1656); 5 From Readmission (1656) to Emancipation (1858); 6 From Emancipation (1858) to the Balfour Declaration (1917); 7 From the Balfour Declaration (1917) to the Present (2005); Appendix I Tables; Appendix II Major Events in Jewish History; Appendix III Major Events in British History; Notes; Select Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references (p. [140]-146) and index.
For nearly a thousand years there has been a Jewish presence in Britain. Today the Jewish community, although numbering less than 300,000 is widely seen as one of the most successful groups in Britain. This unique book describes events in Britain concerning Jews in chronological order, from ancient legend to the present times.
Great Britain—History.
Social history.
Civilization—History.
Judaism and culture.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Social History.
Cultural History.
Jewish Cultural Studies.