The Golden Age Shtetl: A New History of Jewish Life in East Europe
Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern
Presents a social, economic, and cultural history of the shtetl, arguing that in its heyday from the 1790s to the 1840s, the shtetl was a thriving Jewish community.
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROSE Award for World History | 2015 | Honorable mention | Official source |
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01 Central figures
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02 Central places
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03 Suggested argument
In its heyday from the 1790s to the 1840s, the shtetl was a thriving Jewish community, with a social, economic, and cultural life shaped by the era.
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04 Reading orientation
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