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Although born in Australia, the historian and folklorist Joseph
Jacobs (1854-1916) spent his adult years in England and America.
Educated at Cambridge and Berlin, he came to public attention in
1882 following the publication in The Times of a series of articles
on the persecution of Jews in Russia that had followed the
assassination of Alexander II. The Mansion House Committee to aid
the Jews of Russia was established as a result of these articles.
In 1885 he published this book, listing all the printed works on
the 'Jewish Question' that had appeared in the previous decade. It
is notable that those items originating in Germany form the bulk of
the bibliography, providing as much material as all other countries
combined. Revealing in its scope, this has been described as the
most important contemporary bibliography on the subject.
The pogroms in Russia following the assassination of Alexander II
led many Jewish scholars in Europe to examine closely the history
and culture of their people. In England, journalist and historian
Lucien Wolf (1857 1930) and writer and folklorist Joseph Jacobs
(1854 1916) were among those to write articles on the situation in
Russia, and also on the wider history of European Judaism. In
particular, they were both interested in the chequered history of
the Jews in England, and following the successful Anglo-Jewish
Historical Exhibition of 1887 (whose catalogue is also reissued in
this series) they jointly compiled this important bibliography.
Published in 1888, it was an attempt to list for the first time
published works concerned with Judaism in England. Also including
entries on manuscripts dating back to the reign of Henry III, this
remains an essential resource for students of Anglo-Jewish history.
The pogroms in Russia following the assassination of Alexander II
led many Jewish scholars in Europe to examine closely the history
and culture of their people. Over three months in 1887 the
Anglo-Jewish Historical Exhibition in London aimed 'to promote
knowledge of Anglo-Jewish History; to create a deeper interest in
its records and relics, and to aid in their preservation', while
also determining 'the extent of the materials which exist for the
compilation of a History of the Jews in England'. Artefacts
illuminating this history, together with religious art and
miscellaneous antiquities, were placed on public display and a
series of lectures was given. Various academic enterprises,
including the Bibliotheca Anglo-Judaica - also edited by Joseph
Jacobs (1854-1916) and Lucien Wolf (1857-1930) and reissued in this
series - were undertaken as a direct result of this important
event. The descriptive catalogue of exhibits, first published in
1888, is also well illustrated with a number of full-page
photographs.
Rich selection of time honored tales by legendary Greek storyteller offers youngsters valuable lessons and insights into life. Includes "The Fox and the Grapes," "The Old Man and Death," "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," and dozens more. Told with wit and sparkle in simple, direct language, the fables are accompanied by 170 of Richard Heighway's classic illustrations.
"Think with the few and speak with the many," "Friends are a second
existence," and "Be able to forget" are among this volume's 300
thought-provoking maxims on politics, professional life, and
personal development. Published in 1637, it was an instant success
throughout Europe. The Jesuit author's timeless advice, focusing on
honesty and kindness, remains ever popular. A perfect browsing book
of mental and spiritual refreshment, it can be opened at random and
appreciated either for a few moments or for an extended period.
Over a century ago, Joseph Jacobs began collecting the first set of
English fairy tales, in response to a then popular feeling that
there were no English fairy tales. English Folk and Fairy Tales,
the first in a series of 6 books by Joseph Jacobs, w
Illustrated by John D. Batten. Stories selected by Jennifer
Chandler, The Folklore Society. The captivating Irish stories
collected in this new edition include both comic tales such as
Paddy O'Kelly and the Weasel, and tales of heroes from ancient
literature such as How Cormac Mac Art went to Faery. By turns
funny, fantastical and mysterious, the stories are matched in
liveliness by the original illustrations of John D. Batten. It
would be hard to find a better introduction for children to the
special magic of Celtic storytelling. The stories in this book are
taken from Joseph Jacob's classic two-volume collection Celtic
Fairy Tales (1891-2) and More Celtic Fairy Tales (1894)
Guest edited by Dr. Joseph Jacob, this issue of Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation Clinics will discuss "Rehabilitation in
Developing Countries," with a foreword written by Dr. Wouter
deGroote. This issue is one of four selected each year by our
series Consulting Editor, Dr. Santos Martinez of the Campbell
Clinic. Topics in this issue include, but are not limited to:
Epidemiology of Disability, Community Based Rehabilitation in
Developing Countries, Rehabilitation in Disaster Relief,
Rehabilitation in Latin America, Rehabilitation in Africa,
Rehabilitation in China, Rehabilitation in Nepal, Rehabilitation in
Bangladesh, Rehabilitation in Malaysia, Rehabilitation in South
India, Rehabilitation Technology for Developing Countries, and
Facilitators and Barriers to The Rehabilitation Workforce, among
others.
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