Download or read book Jews and Port Cities, 1590-1990 written by David Cesarani and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With studies of Jewish communities in port cities ranging from sixteenth century Livorno to modern Singapore, this book develops and extends the concept of the port Jew. It explores the concepts of diaspora and identity, probes the links between commerce and inter-communal relations, and maps the contours of language, culture, and community