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Jews in an Iberian frontier kingdom : society, economy, and politics in Morvedre, 1248-1391 / by Mark D. Meyerson.

Summary:

"This book treats the tumultuous history of the Jews in the colonial kingdom of Valencia through focusing on one town, Morvedre. Based on archival sources, it explores the Jews' activities as settlers and officials, their role in the new kingdom's economic development, and their rapidly changing relations with the Christian conquerors and the subject Muslims. It dissects the Jewish community's internal social and political struggles while it dealt with the monarchy's heavy fiscal demands. It also considers the controversies surrounding Jewish moneylending and the Jews' embattled position during the rebellions and wars that rocked the kingdom in the fourteenth century. The book is important for students of Jewish history, Spanish history, and interfaith relations in the Middle Ages."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Record details

ISBN: 1429414839
ISBN: 9004137394
ISBN: 9781429414838
ISBN: 9789004137394
Physical Description: 1 online resource (303 pages) : maps
Publisher: Leiden ; Brill, 2004.

Content descriptions

General Note:	CatMonthString:august.19 Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-292) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Colonizing the Valencian Frontier -- Putting the Jews in their Place -- Fiscal Servitude -- The Yoke of Usury -- Caught in the Crossfire.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	Access requires VIU IP addresses and is restricted to VIU students, faculty and staff. Access restricted by subscription.
Issuing Body Note:	Made available online by EBSCO.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.