The Jews in South Africa : An Illustrated History – Richard Mendelsohn

Description

This richly illustrated story the first comprehensive history to appear in over 50 years includes a wide range of historically important photographs, many long unseen, and encompasses a broad swathe of Jewish life, from the bimah and the boardroom to the bowling green. Beginning with the first Jewish immigrants to South Africa, and depicting the fragility of the early foundations and the shifting fortunes of this infant community, the book traces its development to robust maturity amidst turbulent social and political currents. These include the strident antisemitism of the 1930s, the moral dilemmas of the apartheid era, the subsequent turbulent transition towards a non-racial democracy, the birth of the New South Africa and the fresh challenges and promise that have followed in its wake up to the present day. The Jews in South Africa will be of great interest to every member of the Jewish community living both in South Africa and in their adoptive countries, as well as for all wishing to learn more about this highly energetic and innovative community whose contribution in many spheres of life has so greatly influenced and enriched the history of South Africa.
234 pages (complete). The illustrated matte dust wrapper is mint and bright. It does
show ever so slight shelf wear top edges. Otherwise the dj is secure and comfortable. The boards are tidy. Within, the contents are in excellent condition, white bright and fresh pages. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good ++ First Edition.