who's who in Jewish history- after the period of the O.T

Joan comay over a thousand biographical entries paperback 407 pp from karl marx to the marx brothers, the routledge who's who in jewish history presents a complete and thoroughly updated reference guide to over a thousand prominent men and women who have shaped jewish culture. Covering twenty centuries of jewish history it provides: * detailed biographical information on each leading figure * analysis of their role and significance both in jewish life and the wider culture -a comprehensive chronological table displaying the history of the jewish race - a series of maps -a useful glossary giving precise definitions of jewish words.