Shaland's Evora & Alentejo : An Illustrated Guide to Jewish History and Sites in the Portuguese Region of Alentejo and Its Capital Evora - Irene Shaland

Shaland's Evora & Alentejo

An Illustrated Guide to Jewish History and Sites in the Portuguese Region of Alentejo and Its Capital Evora

By: Irene Shaland

Paperback | 5 July 2024

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Whether you are planning a trip to Portugal and want to find places related to Jewish history, or just love reading stories about Jewish people around the world, Shaland's vora & Alentejo is the book for you. In this second book of the Shaland's Portugal series, you will:

    Find an overview of the Sephardic history from Biblical Times to the Edicts of Expulsion from Spain and PortugalFall in love with one of the oldest cities in Europe, vora, and walk the narrow streets of the former vora Jewish QuarterDiscover the astonishing revival of Jewish history in the unique town/museum Castelo de VideExplore the World Heritage town of Elvas and its Jewish quarters where for centuries, forcefully converted Jews lived in constant fear of the ruthless Inquisition"Meet" thousands of Jews fleeing Spain after the 1492 Edict of Expulsion in the fortress-village of Marv oFind yourself in a place where time stands still - the magical medieval village of Monsaraz- and discover its Jewish narrativeVisit Portalegre, a historical town that in the Middle Ages rivaled Flanders and France as one of Europe's major textile centersLearn about the Jewish past of Set bal, the third-largest city in PortugalReceive a bonus: Attend an internationally renowned Portuguese cooking school and learn how the New Christians of Portugal used their cuisine in their struggle for survival

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