Reappraising the History of the Jews in the Netherlands (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781786941879)

The two decades since the last authoritative general history of Dutch Jews was published have seen such substantial developments in historical understanding that new assessment has become an imperative. This volume offers an indispensable survey from a contemporary viewpoint that reflects the
new preoccupations of European historiography and allows the history of Dutch Jewry to be more integrated with that of other European Jewish histories. Historians from both older and newer generations shed significant light on all eras, providing fresh detail that reflects changed emphases and
perspectives. In addition to such traditional subjects as the Jewish community's relationship with the wider society and its internal structure, its leaders, and its international affiliations, new topics explored include the socio-economic aspects of Dutch Jewish life seen in the context of the
integration of minorities more widely; a reassessment of the Holocaust years and consideration of the place of Holocaust memorialization in community life; and the impact of multiculturalist currents on Jews and Jewish politics. Memory studies, diaspora studies, postcolonial studies, and digital
humanities all play their part in providing the fullest possible picture. This wide-ranging scholarship is complemented by a generous plate section with eighty fully captioned colour illustrations.


Author: J. C. H. Blom
ISBN-10: 1786941872
ISBN-13: 9781786941879
Publisher: Littman Library of Jewish Civilization in Ass
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2021
Pages: 625
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.75lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.10w x 1.70d

About the Author

Hans Blom is professor emeritus of Dutch history at the University of Amsterdam, and the former director of the Netherlands Institute for War Documentation.

David J. Wertheim is the director of the Menasseh ben Israel Institute for Jewish Social and Cultural Studies, Amsterdam.

Hetty Berg is the director of the Jewish Museum Berlin.

Bart T. Wallet is assistant professor of political history at the Vrije Universiteit, and of Jewish history at the University of Amsterdam.