Leeds and Its Jewish Community - by Derek Fraser (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The definitive history of the third-largest Jewish community in the UK, which analyses the factors which contributed to its growth and success and explores the disproportionate influence the community had on the modern history of Leeds.<b></b><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The book provides a comprehensive history of the third largest Jewish community in Britain and fills an acknowledged gap in both Jewish and urban historiography. Bringing together the latest research and building on earlier local studies, the book provides an analysis of the special features which shaped the community in Leeds. Organised in three sections, Context, Chronology and Contours, the book demonstrates how Jews have influenced the city and how the city influenced the community. A small community was transformed by the late Victorian influx of poor migrants from the Russian Empire and within two generations had become successfully integrated into the city's social and economic structure. More than a dozen authors contribute to this definitive history and the editor provides both an introductory and concluding overview which brings the story up to the present day. The book will be of interest to both historians and general readers.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>This is the definitive and most comprehensive history of the third-largest Jewish community in the United Kingdom. It explores both the influence the city of Leeds has had on the community and the impact the community has made in the life of Leeds. Based on original research and building on previous local studies this collection provides a thorough and up-to-date contribution filling a gap in both Jewish and urban historiography. It combines detailed narrative with acute analysis which reveals the fascinating story of social and economic transformation in a modern city. The book begins by identifying the national, local and demographic context of the Jewish community in Leeds; the second section provides a broad sweep of the historical narrative from the late nineteenth century to the end of the Second World War; and the third section offers in-depth analyses of a number of key themes, including heritage, philanthropy and urban space. The book will be of interest to history, sociology and geography students, and will be an essential book for courses on modern urban history, migration and social mobility. It will also appeal to the general reader, particularly citizens of Leeds and anyone with a connection to the city.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Derek Fraser is Emeritus Professor of History at Teesside University<b></b>
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