Publisher's Synopsis
This well-researched yet breezily told narrative history of the Jewish people uncovers unusual and often surprising historical details. A concise, provocative, and delightfully readable account. Includes a timeline. A celebrated author takes on the entire sweep of Jewish history.
Did you know:
- Marco Polo followed the Jewish trade route to reach China?
- Jews created the world's first elementary school system, teachers' college, and copyright law?
- The American jury system was invented by English Jews--"twelve good men" was originally conceived as six Jews and six Christians?
Everything you ever wanted to know about Jewish history.
