The House of Nasi
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Author: Cecil Roth
Format: Hardback
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The House of Nasi is a biography of Do–a Gracia Nasi, one of the most influential Jewish women in history, by Cecil Roth, a Jewish historian. The book tells the story of Do–a Gracia, who was born in Portugal as a Marrano, a secret Jew forced to convert to Catholicism. She escaped to Antwerp, Venice, and Constantinople, where she became a wealthy and powerful merchant, banker, and philanthropist. She also supported the Jewish refugees from the Inquisition, and tried to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Additional remarks, yellowed front and back endpapers., Condition Remarks: Good, Very small bookshop stamp on the front page, No dustjacket, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, ,
Author: Cecil Roth
Format: Hardback
:
The House of Nasi is a biography of Do–a Gracia Nasi, one of the most influential Jewish women in history, by Cecil Roth, a Jewish historian. The book tells the story of Do–a Gracia, who was born in Portugal as a Marrano, a secret Jew forced to convert to Catholicism. She escaped to Antwerp, Venice, and Constantinople, where she became a wealthy and powerful merchant, banker, and philanthropist. She also supported the Jewish refugees from the Inquisition, and tried to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Additional remarks, yellowed front and back endpapers., Condition Remarks: Good, Very small bookshop stamp on the front page, No dustjacket, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, ,
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Photo is of the actual book - please note wear and tear. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Cecil Roth
Format: Hardback
:
The House of Nasi is a biography of Do–a Gracia Nasi, one of the most influential Jewish women in history, by Cecil Roth, a Jewish historian. The book tells the story of Do–a Gracia, who was born in Portugal as a Marrano, a secret Jew forced to convert to Catholicism. She escaped to Antwerp, Venice, and Constantinople, where she became a wealthy and powerful merchant, banker, and philanthropist. She also supported the Jewish refugees from the Inquisition, and tried to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Additional remarks, yellowed front and back endpapers., Condition Remarks: Good, Very small bookshop stamp on the front page, No dustjacket, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, ,
Author: Cecil Roth
Format: Hardback
:
The House of Nasi is a biography of Do–a Gracia Nasi, one of the most influential Jewish women in history, by Cecil Roth, a Jewish historian. The book tells the story of Do–a Gracia, who was born in Portugal as a Marrano, a secret Jew forced to convert to Catholicism. She escaped to Antwerp, Venice, and Constantinople, where she became a wealthy and powerful merchant, banker, and philanthropist. She also supported the Jewish refugees from the Inquisition, and tried to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Additional remarks, yellowed front and back endpapers., Condition Remarks: Good, Very small bookshop stamp on the front page, No dustjacket, Pages intact, no marks, notes or highlighting, ,
The House of Nasi
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