This well-researched yet breezily told narrative history of the Jewish people uncovers unusual, and often surprising, historical details. Includes a timeline.
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A celebrated author takes on the entire sweep of Jewish history. A concise, provocative, and delightfully readable account.
Did you know:
Marco Polo followed the Jewish trade route to reach China?
Jews created the world's first elementary school system, teachers' college, and copyright law?
The American jury system was invented by English Jews--"twelve good men" was originally conceived as six Jews and six Christians?
Everything you ever wanted to know about Jewish history.