Diaries Of Sir Moses And Lady Montefiore Comprising Their Life And Work As Recorded In Their Diaries From 1812 To 1883

The book ""Diaries Of Sir Moses And Lady Montefiore: Comprising Their Life And Work As Recorded In Their Diaries From 1812 To 1883"" is a comprehensive collection of the personal diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore. The book has been edited and compiled by Lewis Loewe, who has carefully curated the diaries to provide a fascinating insight into the lives of these two prominent figures.Sir Moses Montefiore was a British philanthropist, banker, and communal leader who played a significant role in the Jewish community. His wife, Lady Montefiore, was also an active philanthropist and supported her husband in his work. The diaries cover a period of over 70 years, from 1812 to 1883, and provide a detailed account of the couple's daily life, travels, and philanthropic activities.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of their lives, and each chapter is introduced with a brief historical background to provide context. The diaries are written in a personal and intimate style, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of the couple's personalities and motivations.Throughout the book, readers will learn about the Montefiores' charitable work, which included supporting Jewish communities in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. They also helped to fund the establishment of hospitals, schools, and synagogues, and were instrumental in the fight for Jewish emancipation in England.Overall, ""Diaries Of Sir Moses And Lady Montefiore: Comprising Their Life And Work As Recorded In Their Diaries From 1812 To 1883"" is a fascinating and insightful read for anyone interested in Jewish history, philanthropy, and the lives of prominent figures in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.