The Jews of Khazaria /
The Jews of Khazaria explores the history and culture of Khazaria-a large empire in eastern Europe (located in present-day Ukraine and Russia) in the early Middle Ages noted for its adoption of the Jewish religion. The third edition of this modern classic features new and updated material throughout...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham :
Rowman & Littlefield,
[2018]
Lanham, Maryland : [2018] |
| Edition: | Third edition |
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| Summary: | The Jews of Khazaria explores the history and culture of Khazaria-a large empire in eastern Europe (located in present-day Ukraine and Russia) in the early Middle Ages noted for its adoption of the Jewish religion. The third edition of this modern classic features new and updated material throughout, including new archaeological Endings, new genetic evidence, and new information about the migration of the Khazars. Though little-known today, Khazaria was one of the largest political formations of its time-an economic and cultural power connected to several important trade routes and known for its religious tolerance. After the royal family converted to Judaism in the ninth century, many nobles and common people did likewise. The third edition of The Jews of Khazaria tells the compelling true story of this kingdom past. Book jacket "The Jews of Khazaria explores the history and culture of Khazaria--a large empire in eastern Europe (located in present-day Ukraine and Russia) in the early Middle Ages noted for its adoption of the Jewish religion. The third edition of this modern classic features new and updated material throughout, including new archaeological findings, new genetic evidence, and new information about the migration of the Khazars. The Jews of Khazaria tells the compelling true story of this kingdom past."-- |
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| Item Description: | This WorldCat-derived record is shareable under Open Data Commons ODC-BY, with attribution to OCLC |
| Physical Description: | xv, 357 pages : genealogical table, maps ; 24 cm xv, 357 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 251-333) and index Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1538103427 9781538103425 |