Excerpt from Old European Jewries When, several years ago, I planned a trip abroad, one of my objects was to visit the remains of the old Jewish quarters in some of the European cities. Before that time, I had determined to write the story of the Ghetto, and it occurred to me that it would add interest to the work if I could supplement my studies by a view of the sites of certain old Jewries. This I found to be the case, for memories linger about these spots which bring their history vividly to mind. I have limited myself to a study of the officially instituted Ghetto. The legislation restricting Jews in the choice of their dwelling places was in a line with the general policy of church and state towards them up to this century. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.

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