Moses Montefiore: Jewish Liberator, Imperial Hero

"A rich gift to history—and not just Jewish history—for its account not just of what Moses Montefiore did or did not do, but also of what he was." —New Republic

Humanitarian, philanthropist, and campaigner for Jewish emancipation on a grand scale, Sir Moses Montefiore (1784–1885) was the preeminent Jewish figure of the nineteenth century. His story, told here in full for the first time, is a remarkable and illuminating tale of diplomacy and adventure. Abigail Green's sweeping biography foll...