{"product_id":"purity-lost-9780801884849","title":"Purity Lost","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEpstein reveals the modern view of cultural, ethnic, and religious purity in the early modern Mediterranean as a mirage, and he offers new insights into how present-day conceptions about creed, color, ethnicity, and language originated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is a mine of interesting information and stimulating insights... It leaves the reader thirsting for more. -- Peter Lock Speculum 2009 Epstein has deftly brought together social, political, economic, and cultural history. -- George Dameron Journal of Interdisciplinary History 2008 The subject of this study is timely. -- Olivia Remie Constable English Historical Review 2008 Purity Lost is a stimulating read with much interesting material. -- John V. Tolan Crusades 2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e1. The Perception of Difference\u003cbr\u003e2. Mixed Relationships in the Archipelago\u003cbr\u003e3. Treaties and Diplomacy\u003cbr\u003e4. Renegades and Opportunities\u003cbr\u003e5. Human Angelic Faces\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eSelected Bibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johns Hopkins University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49405203513687,"sku":"9780801884849","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/purity-lost-9780801884849","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}