Jewish Remnants in Spain: Wanderings in a Lost World Review

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(More customer reviews)Dr. Markman is a wonderful writer and photographer. Remnants is a must have for anyone interested in either Jewish history or Spanish History. The illustrations are superb and his storytelling is a knowledgeable account of Jews in Spain. A great supplement to tour books as well.

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Book is author's personal account of physical remains ofvanished Jewish communities in Spain. Beginning with brief summary ofhistory of Spanish Jewry, chapters that follow deal with 25pre-Expulsion Jewish communities. Holy Office of Inquisition andExpulsion in 1492 part of "legal process" harking back to Visigoth era(5th C.E.) when Jews were forcibly separated from both pagans andChristians. Ultimate purpose was extermination.Has value as guide book for tourists, esp. Jewish tourists.187 illustrations included are author's creation.