The Jews

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Hilaire Belloc

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Hilaire Belloc's book "The Jews" examines the background, traditions, and influence of the Jewish people on Western society. Belloc gives a thorough summary of Jewish history, including everything from their Middle Eastern roots through their global dispersion and experiences in Europe. A profound regard for the Jewish people and their contributions to society, as well as a sophisticated comprehension of the intricate political and cultural forces that have created their history, are characteristics of Belloc's work. In order to offer understanding on the challenging and sometimes unpleasant experiences of this ancient people, he also examines some of the debates and disputes that have occurred between the Jewish people and other civilizations throughout history. "The Jews" provides readers with a clearer knowledge of one of the most significant and influential societies in human history as a whole. This book is a must-read for anybody interested in the history of the Jewish people or the effects of religion and culture on society since Belloc's enthusiasm for the subject matter is evident on every page.

Author Biography:

Hilaire Belloc was a French-English writer and historian who lived from July 27, 1870, to July 16, 1953. Belloc was also a soldier, an orator, a poet, a sailor, a satirist, and a writer of letters, a sailor, and a poet. His Catholic beliefs had a big impact on what he wrote. Belloc became a British citizen by naturalization in 1902, but he kept his French citizenship. He was President of the Oxford Union while he was at Oxford. From 1906 to 1910, he was one of the few people in the British Parliament who said they were Catholic. Belloc was known for getting into fights, and he had a few that went on for a long time. He was also close with G. K. Chesterton and worked with him. George Bernard Shaw, who was friends with both Belloc and Chesterton and often argued with them, called them "Chesterbelloc" because they often argued with each other. Belloc wrote everything from religious poetry to funny verses for kids. His Cautionary Tales for Children were very popular. They told stories like "Jim, who ran away from his nurse and got eaten by a lion" and "Matilda, who lied and got burned to death."

Release date NZ

June 1st, 2023

Author

Hilaire Belloc

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

174

Dimensions

140x216x10

ISBN-13

9789358715705

Product ID

37932757

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