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Jewish Galicia (1772–1918): Vibrant Past Rediscovered
In this talk, Andrew Zalewski will intertwine genealogical discoveries with a broader historical context to bring to life the Jewish community of Galicia during the era of Austrian rule.
Galicia, annexed into the Habsburg Monarchy in 1772, was home to a large and diverse Jewish community: by the twentieth century, approximately 10% of the population of Galicia was Jewish.
Andrew Zalewski, author of two books on his Jewish roots in Galicia, explores the impact of Habsburg rule and the ‘Jewi
Galicia, annexed into the Habsburg Monarchy in 1772, was home to a large and diverse Jewish community: by the twentieth century, approximately 10% of the population of Galicia was Jewish.
Andrew Zalewski, author of two books on his Jewish roots in Galicia, explores the impact of Habsburg rule and the ‘Jewi
6:30pm - 8:00pm, admission free but please reserve tickets via The Wiener Library website
The Wiener Library, 29 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DP
Tue 2 May 2017
Website:
www.wienerlibrary.co.uk
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