The Most Tenacious of Minorities

The book explores the enduring identity of Jewish communities in Italy over 2,000 years, highlighting their economic, intellectual, and social contributions as they migrated across the country. It details the integration of various Jewish groups, including German, Provencal, Sephardic, Ashkenazi, and Middle Eastern Jews, while addressing their resilience against persecution, ghettoization, and the Holocaust. Enhanced with maps, illustrations, and primary sources, it offers a scholarly yet accessible overview of a community proud of its dual heritage.