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Whether you are planning a trip to Portugal and want to find places related to Jewish history, or just love reading stories about Jewish people around the world, Shaland's Evora & Alentejo is the book for you. In this second book of the Shaland's Portugal series, you will:
Find an overview of the Sephardic history from Biblical Times to the Edicts of Expulsion from Spain and Portugal Fall in love with one of the oldest cities in Europe, Evora, and walk the narrow streets of the former Evora Jewish Quarter Discover the astonishing revival of Jewish history in the unique town/museum Castelo de Vide Explore the World Heritage town of Elvas and its Jewish quarters where for centuries, forcefully converted Jews lived in constant fear of the ruthless Inquisition "Meet" thousands of Jews fleeing Spain after the 1492 Edict of Expulsion in the fortress-village of Marvao Find yourself in a place where time stands still - the magical medieval village of Monsaraz- and discover its Jewish narrative Visit Portalegre, a historical town that in the Middle Ages rivaled Flanders and France as one of Europe's major textile centers Learn about the Jewish past of Setubal, the third-largest city in Portugal Receive a bonus: Attend an internationally renowned Portuguese cooking school and learn how the New Christians of Portugal used their cuisine in their struggle for survival
