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9789633860021 : how-they-lived-koerner
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How They Lived

The Everyday Lives of Hungarian Jews, 1867–1940

By András Koerner
Central European University Press

This book documents the physical aspects of the lives of Hungarian Jews in the late 19th and early 20th centuries: the way they looked, the kind of neighborhoods and apartments they lived in, and the places where they worked. The many historical photographs—there is at least one picture per page—and related text offers a virtual cross section of Hungarian society, a diverse group of the poor, the middle-class, and the wealthy. Regardless of whether they lived integrated within the majority society or in separate communities, whether they were assimilated Jews or Hasidim, they were an important and integral part of the nation. We have surprisingly few detailed accounts of their lifestyles—the world knows more about the circumstances of their deaths than about the way they lived. Much like piecing together an ancient sculpture from tiny shards found in an excavation, Koerner tries to reconstruct the many diverse lifestyles using fragmentary information and surviving photos.

About the Author

András Koerner was born in 1940 in Budapest. After receiving his degree in architecture he worked for several years as an architect. In 1967, he moved to the United States, where he continued the same career. Since his retirement, he dedicates his time mostly to writing and organizing exhibitions. He is author of the award-winning Jewish Cuisine in Hungary (CEU Press 2019).
Central European University Press
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Hardback
October 10, 2015
9789633860021
English
250
10.63 Inches (US)
9.06 Inches (US)
3.14 Pounds (US)
$85.00 USD
v2.1 Reference
Paperback / softback
October 10, 2015
9789633860083
English
248
10.63 Inches (US)
9.06 Inches (US)
2.62 Pounds (US)
$60.00 USD
v2.1 Reference
9789633860021 : how-they-lived-koerner
Hardback
250 Pages
$85.00 USD
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9789633860083 : how-they-lived-koerner
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$40.00 USD - Paperback / softback
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$30.00 USD - Paperback / softback
$12.95 USD - Electronic book text
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Preservation, Progress, and the Culture War over Land
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The 1920 Numerus Clausus Law in Hungary
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$65.00 USD - Hardback
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The Spingarn Brothers

White Privilege, Jewish Heritage, and the Struggle for Racial Equality
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