Anglia Judaica - D'Blossiers Tovey - Bog

Anglia Judaica: Or The History And Antiquities Of The Jews In England is a historical book written by David Tovey, also known as D'Blossiers Tovey, in 1738. The book provides a detailed account of the history and culture of the Jewish community in England from the time of their arrival in the country in the 11th century until the early 18th century. Tovey's work is divided into six parts, each covering a specific period in the history of the Jews in England. The first part discusses the arrival of the Jews in England and their early settlement in the country. The second part covers the period of Jewish persecution during the reign of King John, including the infamous expulsion of the Jews from England in 1290.The third part of the book discusses the readmission of the Jews to England in the 17th century, after a gap of over 350 years. Tovey provides a detailed account of the legal and social challenges faced by the Jewish community during this period, including the emergence of ghettoes and the rise of anti-Semitic sentiment.The fourth part of the book covers the period of the English Civil War and the Restoration, during which the Jewish community in England began to prosper once again. The fifth part discusses the role of the Jews in the economic and cultural life of England during the 18th century, including their involvement in the slave trade and the rise of Jewish bankers and financiers.The final part of the book provides a detailed account of the synagogues, cemeteries, and other Jewish institutions in England during the 18th century. Tovey also includes a comprehensive list of Jewish families and individuals who played a significant role in the history of the Jewish community in England.Overall, Anglia Judaica: Or The History And Antiquities Of The Jews In England is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Jewish community in England. Tovey's detailed and comprehensive account provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and triumphs of the Jewish community in England over the course of several centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.