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The Shtetl book

by Diane K. Roskies · 1975

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Examines the history and way of life of Jews in Eastern Europe.

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JewishJewishMore like thisLess of this
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Eastern EuropeEastern EuropeMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
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medium · 327 pages
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