Leo Strauss is widely recognized as one of the foremost interpreters of Maimonides. His studies of the medieval Jewish philosopher led to his rediscovery of esotericism and deepened his sense that the tension between reason and revelation was central to modern political thought. His writings throughout the twentieth century were chiefly responsible for restoring Maimonides as a philosophical thinker of the first rank. Yet; to appreciate the extent of Strauss’s contribution to the scholarship on Maimonides; one has traditionally had to seek out essays he published separately spanning almost fifty years.
#750971 in Books Dominic A Pacyga 2003-11-01 2003-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.00 x 6.00l; .94 #File Name: 0226644243322 pagesPolish Immigrants and Industrial Chicago Workers on the South Side 1880 1922
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent Snapshot of Polish-American History.By A CustomerIf you've traced your Polish ancestors back to turn-of-the-century Chicago; You will find a lot of valuable insights on their experience by reading this book. The life of any new immigrant was never very easy in this country and Pacyga leads you through all of the hardships that these determined people faced. Unfortunately; Pacyga's focus shifts away from the immigrant towards the end of the book and he includes an in-depth history of Chicago's labor unions. Although the unions certainly affected the Polish immigrant's life; I thought that too much of the divergent chapters were off-subject. But; don't let that discourage you from reading it. There is real American history being told here.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy S SzabadosLove it; great insight on Polish immigration and South side of Chicago
