The book ""Jews of Spain and Portugal and the Inquisition"" by Frederic David Mocatta is a historical account of the Jewish communities in Spain and Portugal during the time of the Inquisition. The author explores the rich cultural and religious heritage of the Sephardic Jews and their contributions to the societies they lived in. He also delves into the political and social factors that led to the expulsion of the Jews from Spain and Portugal and the establishment of the infamous Inquisition. The book provides a detailed analysis of the persecution and discrimination faced by the Jewish communities, including forced conversions, confiscation of property, and imprisonment. Mocatta draws on a wide range of primary sources, including historical documents, letters, and personal accounts, to provide a comprehensive and insightful overview of this tumultuous period in Jewish history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Jewish people, the Inquisition, and the cultural and religious legacy of the Sephardic Jews.1933. The position of the Jews in Spain and Portugal during a greater part of the middle ages forms and exceptionally bright spot in their dark and checkered history. And although it became evident, after a time, that their prosperity, attracting, as it did, the jealousy of the bulk of people, would lead to their ultimate ruin, this could only be effected in a long and gradual manner, and could only be consummated by a cruel and violent measure - their forced expulsion. Illustrated, with an introduction and supplementary chronological tables by David Bortin.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.
