Sir Moses Montefiore: A Centennial Biography With Selections From Letters And Journals

By Lucien Wolf

Book Overview

Sir Moses Montefiore: A Centennial Biography With Selections From Letters And Journals is a comprehensive biography of Sir Moses Montefiore, a prominent British Jewish philanthropist and social activist who lived from 1784 to 1885. The book, written by Lucien Wolf, provides a detailed account of Montefiore's life, from his early years in London to his travels throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.The biography includes a wealth of information about Montefiore's many accomplishments, including his work on behalf of Jewish communities around the world, his efforts to promote religious tolerance and freedom, and his involvement in various political and social causes. The book also includes a selection of Montefiore's letters and journals, which offer insights into his personal life and his thoughts on a wide range of topics.Overall, Sir Moses Montefiore: A Centennial Biography With Selections From Letters And Journals is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important figures in Jewish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Jewish philanthropy, social activism, and the struggle for religious freedom.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428636129
• ISBN13: 9781428636125
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"