Book Summary
Emily Rose grew up looking at two large oil paintings hanging above the fireplace mantel in her grandfather's home in New York City. These paintings led her on a five-year journey to discover her heritage and the world of rural Germany. In the course of her research she uncovered a rich trove of documents, images, facts, and stories that paint a vivid picture of daily life. Never before has a book chronicled the experiences of Jews living in the German countryside during this period. Includes over 75 black-and-white illustrations, a guide for researchers, maps, and a bibliography. Portraits of Our Past was originally published in Germany in 1999. An absorbing look at the daily lives of rural Jews in eighteenth and nineteenth century Germany. Includes over 75 black and white illustrations, a guide for researchers, maps, and a bibliography.
Book Details
| Book Name | Portraits Of Our Past |
| Author | Emily Rose |
| Publisher | Jewish Publication Society Of America (Apr 2001) |
| ISBN | 9780827607064 |
| Pages | 384 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 1813 |
