The Long Journey of Gracia Mendes
Author | : Marianna D. Birnbaum |
Publisher | : Central European University Press |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2003-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789639241671 |
ISBN-13 | : 9639241679 |
Rating | : 4/5 (679 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Long Journey of Gracia Mendes by : Marianna D. Birnbaum
Download or read book The Long Journey of Gracia Mendes written by Marianna D. Birnbaum and published by Central European University Press. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "After her arrival in 1553, she became the most prominent businesswoman of the community and a patron of Jewish causes. Her life exemplifies the perseverance of the Jewish culture to survive and triumph even in extremely adverse conditions."--BOOK JACKET.