{"product_id":"9788490346501","title":"Catalonia: 50 Jewish sites from the Middle Ages","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCatalonia: 50 Medieval Jewish Sites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is an invitation to discover the medieval Jewish legacy of Catalonia through 50 key locations. The author, Manuel Forcano, guides us through Jewish quarters, synagogues, and spaces that were the heart of Jewish life, from the Pyrenees to the Ebro. With rigorous texts and evocative images, the work reveals a heritage that is often unknown, offering a profound look at the history, culture, and demographic weight of a community that shaped the country until the Expulsion of 1492. A fascinating journey for lovers of history and the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores the traces of Jews in Catalonia during the Middle Ages, a presence documented from ancient times until the Expulsion decree of 1492. The author selects 50 localities that hosted Jewish communities in their quarters, highlighting their importance due to the preserved material remains, historical documentation in archives, the volume of the Jewish population they attained, or for being the birthplace of prominent figures of Catalan Judaism in fields such as literature, science, theology, or Kabbalah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough texts and images, a map of settlement is unveiled that spans from the Pallars to the Ebro, from the Segrià to the Empordà, and from the Camp de Tarragona to the Roussillon. The work invites readers to rediscover current towns and cities, often unknown for their Jewish past, offering a unique perspective on a fundamental chapter in the history of Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJewish presence and settlement in medieval Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial and documentary heritage of Jewish quarters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLocal and regional history of Jewish communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrious figures of Catalan Judaism (literature, science, Kabbalah).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural and tourist route through places of Jewish heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is ideal for readers interested in the history of Catalonia, cultural heritage, and historical routes. It is also for those looking to discover the influence of Jewish culture in the territory, whether they are enthusiasts of hiking, trekking, or historical outreach. A work designed for a general audience eager to learn about an essential and often invisible part of the Catalan past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA documented tour of 50 key sites of medieval Catalan Judaism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe discovery of an often-unknown historical and cultural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and social context of Jewish communities in Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVisual and textual information to plan visits or cultural routes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA new perspective on the diversity and richness of Catalan history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Forcano i Aparicio, Manuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: REGIONAL AND NATIONAL HISTORY, HIKING AND TREKKING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: KHROMA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 471 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-documented work of historical outreach that highlights a fundamental chapter of medieval Catalonia. The selection of 50 sites, combined with clear texts and quality images, makes it a useful tool both for study and for on-site discovery. Recommended for those who want to delve into the country's Jewish legacy and for readers looking for new cultural routes with a strong historical component.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405177872731,"sku":"9788490346501","price":24.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034650.jpg?v=1781824657","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490346501","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}