The Pity of It All
2002 book by Amos Elon
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The Pity of It All: A Portrait of Jews In Germany, 1743–1933 is a 2002 book by Israeli journalist and author Amos Elon. The book describes the history of the German Jews between the years 1743 and 1933.[1] The book's narrative focuses on the constant efforts of the German Jews to assimilate and become an integral part of their host country.
First edition (US) | |
| Author | Amos Elon |
|---|---|
| Subject | German Jews |
| Genre | History |
| Publisher | Metropolitan Books (US) Allen Lane (UK) |
| Publication date | 2002 |
| Pages | 403 |
| ISBN | 9780140283945 |
(The German translation has a different title: "Zu einer anderen Zeit: Porträt der jüdisch-deutschen Epoche (1743-1933)".)