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Daniel J. Schroeter

    Jewish Culture and Society in North Africa
    Merchants of Essaouira
    • 2011

      Daniel J. Schroeter is the Amos S. Denard Memorial Chair in Jewish History and Director of the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Minnesota. He is author of The Sultan's Jew: Morocco and the Sephardi World and Merchants of Essaouira. --Book Jacket.

      Jewish Culture and Society in North Africa
    • 2008

      Merchants of Essaouira

      Urban Society and Imperialism in Southwestern Morocco, 1844 1886

      • 348 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Focusing on a particular city and region, this study explores the challenges faced by traditional societies during the era of European economic imperialism. It delves into the complexities of cultural and economic interactions, highlighting how imperial forces impacted local customs and livelihoods. Through detailed analysis, the work sheds light on the broader implications of imperialism on societal structures and the resilience of communities in adapting to changing circumstances.

      Merchants of Essaouira