The book marks the 500th anniversary of the creation of the Venice Ghetto Accompanies a large exhibition currently taking place in Venice at the Palazzo DucaleRelevant for social and urban historians; as well as all those who are interested in the history of Venice; and Jewish history Dontatella Calabi will be promoting his book at the 'Beyond the Ghetto' symposium in New York; hosted by the Center for Jewish History; on 18-19 September 2016. 500 years ago in Venice; the first ghetto was born. It was the first of many 'Jewish enclosures' ordained by political powers; such as the Venetian senate. A place of confinement; it soon became an important cosmopolitan and commercial center of the Republic. The architectural structure of its housing; which became extraordinarily high to accommodate the increasing number of inhabitants; is strictly interlaced with Venetian history; economy and culture. As one of the main Jewish centers in Italy and the Mediterranean; Venice played a crucial role in the Jewish world. The Venetian word 'geto' (from 'gettare'; to throw away) originated from the sector of Venice where scrap metal accumulated from foundries. This was the area assigned to the Jews. Thus the word; over the course of time; has become a synonym for segregation. Venice; the Jews; and Europe exhibition runs in Venice until November 13 2016. Dontatella Calabi will be promoting his book at the 'Beyond the Ghetto' symposium in New York; hosted by the Center for Jewish History; on 18-19 September 2016.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I was not at all disappointed; believe meBy Feldmar TwomblebeeI bought this as a reference for use when modeling other than German militants using German production aircraft. I was not at all disappointed; believe me. I like it so much that I bought the rest of the books in this white series of references. I especially recommend the two Finish fighters books. I also have ordered the book on Finish bombers in color based on what I have seen so far.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent; in depth workBy Jim ByrneExcellent; in depth work; well written; informative; and illustrated with great color plates. Well worth the investment for anyone interested in WWII Axis aircraft and scale modelers in particular.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Fine book on WWII Hungarian AircraftBy Dr. Leo NiehorsterDénes Bernard and György Punka "Hungarian Fighter Colors; 1930–1945" Vol. 1 Stratus; Sandomierz; Poland; 2013. ISBN: 978-83-61421-71-9188 pages; Vol. 1 covers the Fokker D.XVI; FIAT CR.20; CR.20B; AVIS I-IV.; FIAT CR.30; CR.30B; FIAT CR.32; CR.32bis; FIAT CR.42; CR.42CN; Messerschmitt Bf 109D-1; Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3; E-4; E-7; Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2; F-4.The book is FAR more than just being another book dealing with colors and markings of airplanes. Besides the many; many photographs and color profiles; there is a well-written; informative text also covering design; production; and use. And; a real treasure for me — and for those into orders of battle — is the appendix with some 18 pages covering fighter units during this period. That alone makes the book worth its purchase.I certainly recommend this book; and can hardly wait for Volume 2.
