Dona Gracia of the House of Nasi
by Cecil Roth
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Here is the story of Dona Gracia, one of the most remarkable women in Jewish history. The pride of sixteenth century Jewry, she is acknowledged today for her courageous defense of her people and the promotion of their culture. This JPS classic presents the first full-length biography of Dona Gracia in English. It is an epic drama featuring extraordinary characters who risked their lives for freedom of conscience, playing for high stakes among the palaces and political courts of Renaissance show more Europe. show lessTags
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Cecil Roth taught post-biblical Jewish studies at Oxford University for 25 years, and is presently editor-in-chief of the Encyclopedia Judaica.
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 1948
- People/Characters
- Dona Gracia Nasi (Gracia Mendes Nasi)
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- 123
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- Languages
- English, French
- Media
- Paper
- ISBNs
- 9
- ASINs
- 4
