The Pity of It All
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Author | Amos Elon |
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Subject | German Jews |
Genre | History |
Publisher | Metropolitan Books (US) Allen Lane (UK) |
Publication date | 2002 |
Pages | 403 |
ISBN | 9780140283945 |
The Pity of It All: A Portrait of Jews In Germany, 1743–1933 is a 2002 book by Amos Elon. The book describes the history of the German Jews between the years 1743 and 1933.[1] The book's narrative focuses on the constant efforts of the German Jews to assimilate and become an integral part of their host country.
References[]
- ^ Figes, Eva (May 10, 2003). "A love gone sour: Amos Elon tells how German Jews fell in love with their host country in The Pity of It All". The Guardian. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
Categories:
- History books about Jews and Judaism
- History books about the Holocaust
- 2002 non-fiction books
- Holocaust book stubs
- German history book stubs