Publisher's Synopsis
""The Status of the Jews in England: From the Time of the Normans, to the Reign of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Impartially Considered"" is a historical book written by Charles Egan and published in 1848. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the legal, social, and political status of Jews in England from the Norman conquest in 1066 to the Victorian era. Egan examines the various laws and regulations that affected Jews throughout English history, including their exclusion from certain professions and their forced conversion to Christianity during the Middle Ages. He also discusses the gradual improvement of Jewish rights and freedoms in England, culminating in the passage of the Jewish Disabilities Bill in 1846, which allowed Jews to hold public office and enter universities. Egan's work is notable for its impartiality and attention to detail, and it remains an important resource for scholars of British Jewish history.Comprising Authentic Notices, Deduced From Historical And Legal Records; And Including A Synopsis, With Comments, Of Debates On The Jewish Disabilities Bill.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
