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As a painting by Chagall unfolds layer upon layer when viewed carefully, so does the city in Jewish Budapest. Neither a guidebook or a history in the traditional sense, this book is about the Jewish face of Budapest from medieval times to the present. To get the broadest possible perspective, this book is not only about the Hungarian capital as a Jewish city but, as befits a cosmopolitan metropolis, delves into its myriad elements. There was and is, as Jewish Budapest strikingly reveals, a Roman and a Greek Catholic Budapest, a Lutheran and a Calvinist Budapest, a German, a Serbian and a Gypsy Budapest. All these are brought into play as backdrop to the main narrative about the history of Jews in Buda, Obuda, and Pest. Past and present Jewish life as an organic part of the life of the Hungarian capital Budapest be it memory or living reality.Richly illustrated with wonderfully evocative literary line drawings and photos, the book includes a lavish, fullcolour section of artwork that enhances the text. Here is a book at once personal and universal. It is about everyday Jewish life, the humor, the pathos, the human condition, which is the same or very similar anywhere in the Diaspora. Every image and incident, every happening is filtered through the strong sensibilities of the key citizens of the city throughout the past few centuries. Remarkable citizens personified by the likes of Theodor Herzl and Joseph Pulitzer.The city is itself the central character of this book. The authors write only about those parts where there is a story to tell. They talk about places where history is still visible, where it can be located, where its traces still exist, where it can be tasted, savoured, and where it surrounds us as part of life in Budapest today.Jewish Budapest amasses huge amounts of lore about the city, its monuments and relics, its language and scholarship, its cultural heart, and its intellectual core. Jewish Budapest proceeds according to the chronological sequence of the birth of the Jewish quarters in the city, focusing on patterns of settlement and occupation, and demography, and unfolds finally into a vision of the future of Jewish life in this remarkably vibrant, venerable city.The book includes a section of detailed comments on the illustrations with an explanation of the abbreviations throughout as well as a bibliography, an index of personal names, an index of cities and towns, and an index of Budapest street addresses.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Jewish Budapest: Monuments, Rites, History'? A: The book explores the Jewish history and culture of Budapest from medieval times to the present, highlighting its significance within the broader context of the city's diverse heritage.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to Jewish history? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both newcomers and those familiar with Jewish history, as it provides a rich narrative that is both personal and universal.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has 612 pages, offering an extensive exploration of Jewish Budapest.
- Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features evocative literary line drawings and photographs, along with a full-color section of artwork that enhances the text.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but remains readable.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Jewish Budapest: Monuments, Rites, History' is Kinga Frojimovics.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1998.
- Q: Does the book include references and indexes? A: Yes, it includes a bibliography, an index of personal names, an index of cities and towns, and an index of Budapest street addresses.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'Jewish Budapest: Monuments, Rites, History'.