Diaries Of Sir Moses And Lady Montefiore: Comprising Their Life And Work As Recorded In Their Diaries From 1812 To 1883 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425498979)

""Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore"" is a biographical book that chronicles the life and work of Sir Moses Montefiore and his wife, Lady Montefiore, through their personal diaries from 1812 to 1883. Sir Moses Montefiore was a prominent British Jewish philanthropist and financier who played a significant role in the development of the Jewish community in England and around the world. Lady Montefiore was his wife and partner in his philanthropic work, and she was also a committed advocate for women's rights and education. The book provides an intimate look at their daily lives, their travels, and their charitable activities, including their efforts to improve the lives of Jewish communities in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The diaries also offer insights into the broader historical events of the time, including the Napoleonic Wars, the Crimean War, and the rise of Zionism. The book is written by Lewis Loewe, a historian and translator who was a close friend of the Montefiores and had access to their personal diaries. Overall, ""Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore"" is a fascinating and informative account of two remarkable individuals who made a significant impact on their community and the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lewis Loewe
ISBN-10: 1425498973
ISBN-13: 9781425498979
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2006
Pages: 416
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d