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The mellah of Marrakesh : Jewish and Muslim space in Morocco's red city /

"[The Mellah of Marrakesh] captures the vibrancy of Jewish society in Marrakesh in the tumultuous last decades prior to colonial rule and in the first decades of life in the colonial era. Although focused on the Jewish community, it offers a compelling portrait of the political, social, and eco...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Gottreich, Emily, 1966-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2007.
Colección:Indiana series in Middle East studies.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:"[The Mellah of Marrakesh] captures the vibrancy of Jewish society in Marrakesh in the tumultuous last decades prior to colonial rule and in the first decades of life in the colonial era. Although focused on the Jewish community, it offers a compelling portrait of the political, social, and economic issues confronting all of Morocco and sets a new standard for urban social history."--Dale F. EickelmanWeaving together threads from Jewish history and Islamic urban studies, The Mellah of Marrakesh situates
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xv, 201 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-195) and index.
ISBN:0253112176
9780253112170
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