Vilna (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780827604162)

Vilna, the "Jerusalem of Lithuania," was the vibrant core of Eastern European Jewish life. Distinguished British historian, Israel Cohen, opens with the legend of the origin of Vilna in 1322 and traces the history of its Jewish community through vivid portraits of scholars, heroes, and leaders. The result is a book based on scholarship, yet full, too, of wonderful unforgettable stories.


Author: Israel Cohen
ISBN-10: 0827604165
ISBN-13: 9780827604162
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2003
Pages: 592
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 8.14h x 4.98w x 1.50d