This volume; written by a range of scholars in history and literature; offers a new understanding of one of the central cultural and ideological movements among Jews in modern times. Disengaging the Haskalah from the questions of modernization or emancipation that have hitherto dominated the scholarship; the contributors put the Haskalah under a microscope in order to restore detail and texture to the individuals; ideas; and activities that were its makers in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. In particular; they replace simple dichotomies with nuanced distinctions; presenting the relationship between 'tradition' and Haskalah as a spectrum of closely linked cultural options rather than a fateful choice between old and new or good and evil. The essays address major and minor figures; ask whether there was such an entity as an 'early Haskalah'; or a Haskalah movement in England; look at key issues such as the relationship of the Haskalah to Orthodoxy and hasidism; and also treat such neglected subjects as the position of women. New Perspectives on the Haskalah will interest all students of modern Jewish history; literature; and culture.
#1548767 in Books McWhiney Foundation Press 2011-04-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.75 x 6.00 x .50l; .80 #File Name: 1893114554224 pages
Review
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Jeffrey Patrick Presents Wilson's Creek Battlefield HistoryBy ShowMeMuleI have read most histories on this battle and I had thought I knew just about everything. I purchased this book to review before recommending it for colleagues of mine. Rather than a rehash of other work; Patrick presents his knowledge on particulars before; during; and after the battle. For example; he covers a forgotten explanation on the actions at the skirmish of Dug Springs; that proceeded the battle. For this coverage and others; one will not know the full story without reading this book. These insights that Patrick sprinkles throughout the book; make the book not only hearty reading for the novice but makes it essential for the well-read armchair historian as well. While Professor William Piston; remains the most comprehensive author on the Battle of Wilson's Creek; Patrick's book may be the best quick-read on the battle.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Account of the BattleBy Jeffery StewartThis account of the Battle of Wilson's Creek is a very solid introduction to the campaign and battle. The author keeps his focus and does not give a long background story or get off track with side stories. The writing is clear and easy to follow and understand. The maps are first rate; they are easy to understand and there are many of them. This book is one of the best in this series and I recommended it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Quick; Detailed ImpressiveBy Mark LongstrothThis little book is an easy read and a good introduction to the initial military campaign in Missouri in 1861. I learned a lot I did not know and I would recommend it to others. The author makes good use of maps to help the reader. There were basically 2 maps; an outline of Missouri and another of the battlefield. The author used them repeatedly to show the movement of the forces in Missouri and on the battlefield. The Missouri map lacked detail of the topography of the state but helped the reader visualize the big picture. Smaller scale movements in the SW corner of the state were shown but did not add much detail other than to show the movements around Springfield. The battlefield map had too much detail of topography and fields but helped greatly to understand the battle. The best feature of the book was the cameos of principle players with a picture and several paragraphs on their life. Period pictures; engravings and drawing also supplemented the text. With all the visual aids the book was a quick enjoyable read.
