An Ancient Lineage: European Roots of a Jewish Family: Gelles-Griffel-Wahl-Chaje

Description: An Ancient Lineage by Edward Gelles Contains a detailed account of the methods used by the author in delving into his family background. The enquiry encompasses the entire continent of Europe over a period of many centuries. This book includes nearly 200 place names and over 100 family names and serves as a useful work of reference for some of these families. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This work contains a detailed account of the methods used by the author in delving into his family background. The enquiry encompasses the entire continent of Europe over a period of many centuries. Gelles, Griffel, Wahl, Chajes, Safier, Loew and Taube are part of a larger tapestry of interrelated families that takes in Katzenellenbogen, Yaffe, Shapiro, Halpern, Hillman, Fraenkel, Horowitz, Rapaport and many others. Genealogical methodology and historical perspectives are themes transcending the details of a family nexus that emerges as a microcosm of the millennial Jewish presence in Europe. The book includes nearly 200 place names and over 100 family names and should be a useful work of reference for some of these families. It contains much unpublished material accompanied by documents and notes, sketch maps, a glossary, a bibliography and 54 genealogical charts. Author Biography Edward Gelles was born in Vienna and came to England with his parents just after the Anschluss in 1938. His Gelles forebears had been rabbis for centuries. The Griffels, on his mothers side, were businessmen who also had connections with ancient clans. Dr Gelles was educated at Balliol College, Oxford, where he took his degrees in natural science. His interests include European history, antiques and modern art Details ISBN0853036802 Author Edward Gelles Year 2006 ISBN-10 0853036802 ISBN-13 9780853036807 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2006-06-30 Media Book Short Title An Ancient Lineage Language English Subtitle European Roots of a Jewish Family: Gelles-Griffel-Wahl-Chajes-Safier-Loew-Taube DOI 10.1604/9780853036807 Imprint Vallentine Mitchell & Co Ltd Place of Publication Ilford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations Illustrations, maps Pages 361 AU Release Date 2006-06-30 NZ Release Date 2006-06-30 Publisher Vallentine Mitchell & Co Ltd DEWEY 929.2094 Audience General UK Release Date 2006-06-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:147364808;

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