The Story of the Jews: Finding the Words (1000 BCE

Description: The Story of the Jews by Simon Schama, CBE, Simon Schama Not – as often imagined – of a culture apart, but of a Jewish world immersed in and imprinted by the peoples among whom they have dwelled, from the Egyptians to the Greeks, from the Arabs to the Christians.Which makes the story of the Jews everyones story, too. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Unforgettable...a delicious cacophony of conversations and clamorous arguments echoing across historyDaily TelegraphThe landmark history of a people, culture and a world.It is a story like no other- an epic of endurance against destruction, of creativity in oppression, joy amidst grief, the affirmation of life against the steepest of odds.It spans the millennia and the continents - from India to Andalusia and from the bazaars of Cairo to the streets of Oxford. It takes you to unimagined places- to a Jewish kingdom in the mountains of southern Arabia; a Syrian synagogue glowing with radiant wall paintings; the palm groves of the Jewish dead in the Roman catacombs. And its voices ring loud and clear, from the severities and ecstasies of the Bible writers to the love poems of wine bibbers in a garden in Muslim Spain.Within these pages, the Talmud burns in the streets of Paris, massed gibbets hang over the streets of medieval London, a Majorcan illuminator redraws the world; candles are lit, chants are sung, mules are packed, ships loaded with spice and gems founder at sea.And a great story unfolds. Not - as often imagined - of a culture apart, but of a Jewish world immersed in and imprinted by the peoples among whom they have dwelled, from the Egyptians to the Greeks, from the Arabs to the Christians.Which makes the story of the Jews everyones story, too. Notes Paperback edition of the first part in the distinguished historians landmark history of a culture, a people, and a world, which accompanies a 5-part primetime BBC TV series which aired in 2013. Back Cover It is a story like no other: an epic of endurance against destruction, of creativity in oppression, joy amidst grief, the affirmation of life against the odds. It spans the millennia and the continents - from India to Andalusia and from the bazaars of Cairo to the streets of Oxford. It is a story of a Jewish world immersed in and imprinted by the peoples among whom they have dwelled, from the Egyptians to the Greeks, from the Arabs to the Christians. Which makes the story of the Jews everyones story, too. Schama at his best, a labour of love, as full of memorable incident as a Bellow novel and wittier than a Woody Allen movie The Times An exuberant tour de force Simon Sebag Montefiore, Daily Mail Inspiring... Schama tells it with panache, weaving facts and anecdotes into a vivid history Observer Unforgettable...a delicious cacophony of conversations and clamorous arguments echoing across history Daily Telegraph A spirited, immensely enjoyable and wide-ranging account... [expresses] both the triumphs and the tragedies with irrepressible enthusiasm and his customary eloquence Financial Times Author Biography Simon Schama is University Professor of Art History and History at Columbia University. His award-winning books, translated into fifteen languages, include Citizens, Landscape and Memory, Rembrandts Eyes, A History of Britain, The Power of Art, Rough Crossings, The American Future, The Face of Britain and The Story of the Jews- Finding the Words (1000 BCE - 1492).His art columns for the New Yorker won the National Magazine Award for criticism and his journalism has appeared regularly in the Guardian and the Financial Times where he is Contributing Editor. He has written and presented forty films for BBC2 on subjects as diverse as Tolstoy, American politics and John Donne. Review Schama at his best, a labour of love, as full of memorable incident as a Bellow novel and wittier than a Woody Allen movie * The Times *Schama has written a proud and personal story of his people, one that will make a good starting point for those interested in one of historys most fascinating and tragic tales -- Josh Glancy * Sunday Times *Inspiring… Schama tells it with panache, weaving facts and anecdotes into a vivid history * Observer *Unforgettable…a delicious cacophony of conversations and clamorous arguments echoing across history * Daily Telegraph *A spirited, immensely enjoyable and wide-ranging account… [expresses] both the triumphs and the tragedies with irrepressible enthusiasm and his customary eloquence * Financial Times * Promotional Unforgettable...a delicious cacophony of conversations and clamorous arguments echoing across historyDaily TelegraphThe landmark history of a people, culture and a world. Prizes Long-listed for Samuel Johnson Prize 2013 (UK) Review Text Schama at his best, a labour of love, as full of memorable incident as a Bellow novel and wittier than a Woody Allen movie Review Quote Schama at his best, a labour of love, as full of memorable incident as a Bellow novel and wittier than a Woody Allen movie Promotional "Headline" Unforgettable...a delicious cacophony of conversations and clamorous arguments echoing across history Daily Telegraph The landmark history of a people, culture and a world. Details ISBN009954668X Year 2014 ISBN-10 009954668X ISBN-13 9780099546689 Format Paperback Imprint Vintage Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 909.04924 Media Book Pages 512 Publisher Vintage Publishing Short Title The Story of the Jews Language English UK Release Date 2014-09-11 Publication Date 2014-09-11 AU Release Date 2014-09-11 NZ Release Date 2014-09-11 Illustrations 3 plate sections Author Simon Schama Subtitle Finding the Words (1000 BCE – 1492) Alternative 9781409040040 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78898478;

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