Focusing on the social history of modern German Jews from the late 18th century to post-World War II, the book examines their rise to middle and upper middle-class status amidst challenges and self-assertion. It highlights the transformative effects of emancipation on Jewish life and demographics, while exploring daily interactions between Jews and non-Jews in various aspects of life, such as housing, profession, and education. This analysis sheds light on the complex dynamics of integration and exclusion faced by the Jewish community in Germany.
