Photos depict the lives of Polish Jews on the eve of the Holocaust, and are accompanied by a discussion of the aspects of Jewish life that gave it its special qualities

Con 90 fotografie di Ed Clarity, John J, Reidy, Ray Gora, Ed Morgan, Christopher Travis, Bill Quinn, George Mattson, et al. Testo in inglese . 8vo pp. 96 Brossura (wrappers) Molto buono (Very Good)

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