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LoC No.: 05006388

Title: The Jew, The Gypsy and El Islam

Note: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Emmanuel Ackerman and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
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Summary: "The Jew, The Gypsy and El Islam" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work comprises a collection of essays that explore the Jewish people, their historical context, and their relationships within society, alongside studies on Gypsies and Islam. The book aims to provide an ethnological perspective on these groups, drawing from Burton's extensive travels and observations. At the start of the volume, the author presents a general opinion of the Jew, discussing their distinctive cultural traits and notable history. Burton emphasizes the tenacity of the Jewish people, their ability to maintain a vibrant identity despite centuries of persecution, and their unique physiological and psychological characteristics. He lays the groundwork for an insightful exploration of Jewish life and traditions, while hinting at the complexities and tensions that surround their societal interactions, particularly in comparison to other ethnic groups like the Gypsies and the Islamic faith. This opening sets the stage for a rich investigation into the interplay of culture, identity, and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890

Editor: Wilkins, W. H. (William Henry), 1860-1905

EBook No.: 57208

Published: May 24, 2018

Downloads: 404

Language: English

Subject: Islam

Subject: Romanies

Subject: Jews

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 05006388

Title: The Jew, The Gypsy and El Islam

Note: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Emmanuel Ackerman and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
(This book was produced from scanned images of public
domain material from the Google Books project.)

Summary: "The Jew, The Gypsy and El Islam" by Sir Richard Francis Burton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work comprises a collection of essays that explore the Jewish people, their historical context, and their relationships within society, alongside studies on Gypsies and Islam. The book aims to provide an ethnological perspective on these groups, drawing from Burton's extensive travels and observations. At the start of the volume, the author presents a general opinion of the Jew, discussing their distinctive cultural traits and notable history. Burton emphasizes the tenacity of the Jewish people, their ability to maintain a vibrant identity despite centuries of persecution, and their unique physiological and psychological characteristics. He lays the groundwork for an insightful exploration of Jewish life and traditions, while hinting at the complexities and tensions that surround their societal interactions, particularly in comparison to other ethnic groups like the Gypsies and the Islamic faith. This opening sets the stage for a rich investigation into the interplay of culture, identity, and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burton, Richard Francis, Sir, 1821-1890

Editor: Wilkins, W. H. (William Henry), 1860-1905

EBook No.: 57208

Published: May 24, 2018

Downloads: 404

Language: English

Subject: Islam

Subject: Romanies

Subject: Jews

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.