Review of At Vitoria
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Review of At Vitoria
[Following is a volunteer review of "At Vitoria" by Marcia Riman Selz.]
Marcia Riman Selz's At Vitoria is a historical book between Christians and Sephardic Jews. The author made a point by citing that religion and murder have a remarkable effect on society. People may feel uneasy about leaving their houses as a result of instances of murder or theft that cause suspicion and anxiety in their neighbourhoods. Religious beliefs, on the other hand, have the power to shape people's values and lead them toward actions and behaviours that are either seen as ethical or immoral. Yet, religious tensions have frequently led to protracted wars with devastating outcomes throughout history. In many regions of the world, religious conflicts still lead to bloodshed and intolerance.
The narrative explores the Jewish community's past in Bayonne, their exile from Spain in 1492, and their current connections to Vitoria. The narrative went on to give us a glimpse into the daily life of Vidal Crevago, a member of the Crevago family who travels across the nation to deliver handmade shoes made by other family members to customers. Vidal discovers that Jews in other regions are forced to convert to Christianity, but even though they converted, they were not spared from humiliation or death. Vidal makes unsuccessful attempts to persuade his family to go because Victoria at the time was tranquil until the edict was announced.
Although I know little about the history of the Spanish Inquisition, this book gave me a glimpse of the sorrow and misery that resulted when Christian rulers decided the religious freedom of Jews to be intolerable, leading to the execution of thousands. I had the chance to learn more about the Jewish community's hardships, culture, and customs thanks to this story. In addition, I liked how the plot focused on a family as a whole rather than a single protagonist. In addition, the novel's engaging style drew me into its universe and made it hard for me to put it down.
By carefully studying the history of the Spanish Inquisition, the author created a novel that is firmly grounded in the past and in which the brutality of the time is overshadowed by the friendship shared by Christians and Sephardic Jews. So I liked everything about the book; there was nothing I didn't like.
In light of the book's expertly crafted composition and comprehensive historical subject matter, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. The book was exceptionally well-edited and error-free. In addition to offering insightful information on Spanish culture in Europe during the 15th century, I would recommend it to fans of European historical fiction.
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At Vitoria
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Marcia Riman Selz's At Vitoria is a historical book between Christians and Sephardic Jews. The author made a point by citing that religion and murder have a remarkable effect on society. People may feel uneasy about leaving their houses as a result of instances of murder or theft that cause suspicion and anxiety in their neighbourhoods. Religious beliefs, on the other hand, have the power to shape people's values and lead them toward actions and behaviours that are either seen as ethical or immoral. Yet, religious tensions have frequently led to protracted wars with devastating outcomes throughout history. In many regions of the world, religious conflicts still lead to bloodshed and intolerance.
The narrative explores the Jewish community's past in Bayonne, their exile from Spain in 1492, and their current connections to Vitoria. The narrative went on to give us a glimpse into the daily life of Vidal Crevago, a member of the Crevago family who travels across the nation to deliver handmade shoes made by other family members to customers. Vidal discovers that Jews in other regions are forced to convert to Christianity, but even though they converted, they were not spared from humiliation or death. Vidal makes unsuccessful attempts to persuade his family to go because Victoria at the time was tranquil until the edict was announced.
Although I know little about the history of the Spanish Inquisition, this book gave me a glimpse of the sorrow and misery that resulted when Christian rulers decided the religious freedom of Jews to be intolerable, leading to the execution of thousands. I had the chance to learn more about the Jewish community's hardships, culture, and customs thanks to this story. In addition, I liked how the plot focused on a family as a whole rather than a single protagonist. In addition, the novel's engaging style drew me into its universe and made it hard for me to put it down.
By carefully studying the history of the Spanish Inquisition, the author created a novel that is firmly grounded in the past and in which the brutality of the time is overshadowed by the friendship shared by Christians and Sephardic Jews. So I liked everything about the book; there was nothing I didn't like.
In light of the book's expertly crafted composition and comprehensive historical subject matter, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. The book was exceptionally well-edited and error-free. In addition to offering insightful information on Spanish culture in Europe during the 15th century, I would recommend it to fans of European historical fiction.
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At Vitoria
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