Jews and Germans in Eastern Europe. Shared and Comparative Histories

For many centuries Jews and Germans were economically and culturally of significant importance in Eastern Europe. Both groups had a similar background of origin and spoke related languages: German and Yiddish. This volume aims to explore the entanglements and interdependences of Jews and Germans in...

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Main Author: Grill, Tobias (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2018
Series:New Perspectives on Modern Jewish History
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Summary:For many centuries Jews and Germans were economically and culturally of significant importance in Eastern Europe. Both groups had a similar background of origin and spoke related languages: German and Yiddish. This volume aims to explore the entanglements and interdependences of Jews and Germans in Eastern Europe from the late middle ages to the 20th century. Moreover, the perception of Jews as Germans in this region is discussed in detail.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (320 p.)
ISBN:9783110492484
DOI:10.1515/9783110492484
Access:Open Access