ISBN:
9780691193748
Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (xiv, 438 Seiten)
Edition:
New Edition, with a new preface by the author
Year of publication:
2019
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Slëzkin, Jurij Lʹvovič, 1956 - The Jewish century
Keywords:
Jews Economic conditions 20th century
;
Jews Economic conditions
;
Jews Social conditions
;
Jews Economic conditions 19th century
;
HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century
;
Russia Ethnic relations
;
Russia Civilization
;
Jewish influences
;
Russland
;
Juden
;
Moderne
;
Geschichte 1900-2000
Abstract:
This masterwork of interpretative history begins with a bold declaration: “The Modern Age is the Jewish Age, and the twentieth century, in particular, is the Jewish Century.” The assertion is, of course, metaphorical. But it drives home Yuri Slezkine’s provocative thesis: Jews have adapted to the modern world so well that they have become models of what it means to be modern. While focusing on the drama of the Russian Jews, including émigrés and their offspring, The Jewish Century is also an incredibly original account of the many faces of modernity—nationalism, socialism, capitalism, and liberalism. Rich in its insight, sweeping in its chronology, and fearless in its analysis, this is a landmark contribution to Jewish, Russian, European, and American history
Abstract:
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface to the 2019 Paperback Edition -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- CHAPTER 1. Mercury’s Sandals: The Jews and Other Nomads -- CHAPTER 2. Swann’s Nose: The Jews and Other Moderns -- CHAPTER 3. Babel’s First Love: The Jews and the Russian Revolution -- CHAPTER 4. Hodl’s Choice: The Jews and Three Promised Lands -- Notes -- Index
Note:
Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
DOI:
10.1515/9780691193748
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