The Carrière of CarpentrasThis study makes use of much previously unpublished material to trace the history of the Jews of Carpentras, in northern Provence, from the thirteenth century through to modern times. Confined to a small ghetto, the carriere, in the centre of the town, they enjoyed more security than elsewhere in Europe, and gradually developed their own unique way of life. |
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Page 70
... particularly strong . The Comtat was again occupied by French troops in 1768 and , when they left in September 1774 , and papal government was restored , President Durini , who carried out the functions of vice - légat and who was a ...
... particularly strong . The Comtat was again occupied by French troops in 1768 and , when they left in September 1774 , and papal government was restored , President Durini , who carried out the functions of vice - légat and who was a ...
Page 81
... particularly if they were old , poor , widows , or orphans . The obligations of the Jews belonging to the three mains towards those who did not , were legion . The social services which religion prescribed demanded from the rich and the ...
... particularly if they were old , poor , widows , or orphans . The obligations of the Jews belonging to the three mains towards those who did not , were legion . The social services which religion prescribed demanded from the rich and the ...
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... particularly tense time between the two communities , but throughout the history of the Jews of the Comtat . But there were Christians in the Comtat - even in Carpentras , where jealousy was particularly strong among the merchants - who ...
... particularly tense time between the two communities , but throughout the history of the Jews of the Comtat . But there were Christians in the Comtat - even in Carpentras , where jealousy was particularly strong among the merchants - who ...
Contents
List of Illustrations | 9 |
The Revolution and After | 227 |
Appendix One | 250 |
Copyright | |
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