Polin: Studies in Polish Jewry Volume 12: Focusing on Galicia: Jews, Poles and Ukrainians 1772-1918

Polin: Studies in Polish Jewry #12

by Israel Bartal (Editor), Antony Polonsky (Editor)

From 1772-1918 Jews were concentratede more densely in Galicia than in any other area in Europe. Bartal (modern jewish history, Hebrew University of Jerusalem) and Polonsky (Judaic and social studies, Brandeis University) are joined by a number of other scholars of Judaism to explore the Jewish community in Galicia and its relationship with the Poles, Ukranians, and other ethnic groups. Essays include discuss of the consequences of Galician autonomy; Galician Jewish migration to Vienna; the reforms of Maria Theresa and Joseph II in the 18th centyry, the assimilation of the Jewish elite; and levels of literacy among Poles and jews.

416 pages, Paperback

First published December 14, 1999

Reviews

[Jared · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic collection of complementary essays, weaving together Ukrainian/Ruthernian, Jewish, and Polish voices in Habsburg Galicia.