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Jewish Lives presents the life-stories of ten individual Jews who immigrated to Britain between 1750 and 1950, based on actual genealogical research. Their life-stories, enriched by a variety of sources, reflect the experiences of all Jewish immigrants as they settled in their adopted land. Melody Amsel-Arieli does not just piece together the detail of their lives - their work, pastimes, families, daily chores, food and celebrations. Drawing on social, economic and historical records, she also explores their background, places of origin, motives for immigration, arrival in the UK and experiences as they adjusted to their new surroundings - placing them in the wider historical context of their adopted community and society. His selection of revealing life-stores will prove fascinating for family historians and researchers, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, by offering parallels with their own lives and the lives of their ancestors. Jewish Lives: Britain 1750-1950 will inspire readers to pursue their own quest for information and understanding of their past. 40 illustrations

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The writer is fascinated by the stories of people's ancestors who settled in different towns and cities in Britain over the centuries, and presents the life stories of ten individual Jews who immigrated here in her book Jewish Lives: Britain 1750-1950. The Guardian The methods and resources vary widely in each case, and are aided by research from descendants of the individuals discussed. Your Family Tree Melody Amstel-Arieli is a prolific writer on matters genealogical and historical, but in this book her expertise in both fields shines out. For anyone researching his or her own immigrant family, Jewish Lives really is a must-read. Who Do You Think You Are? Each tale is based on research shared by a descendent, so sources vary from official documents to diaries and memories, adding a rich, personal dimension. Family Tree

The writer is fascinated by the stories of people's ancestors who settled in different towns and cities in Britain over the centuries, and presents the life stories of ten individual Jews who immigrated here in her book Jewish Lives: Britain 1750-1950. The Guardian

The writer is fascinated by the stories of people's ancestors who settled in different towns and cities in Britain over the centuries, and presents the life stories of ten individual Jews who immigrated here in her book Jewish Lives: Britain 1750-1950. The Guardian The methods and resources vary widely in each case, and are aided by research from descendants of the individuals discussed. Your Family Tree

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Melody Amsel-Arieli is an Israeli-American amateur genealogist and professional journalist whose articles have appeared in many genealogical and historical magazines in the UK, the US and Canada. She is the author of a book memorializing her grandfather's town, Between Galicia and Hungary: The Jews of Stropkov. Visit her website at www.amselbird.com/

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