William M. Blackburn / William MBlackburn
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
The Exiles of Madeira is a historical novel written by William M. Blackburn and published in 1860. The story is set in the early 15th century and revolves around the lives of a group of Portuguese Jews who are expelled from their homeland and forced to seek refuge on the island of Madeira. The book follows their struggles as they try to adapt to their new surroundings and build a new life for themselves, while also dealing with the threat of persecution from the Inquisition.The main character of the novel is Isaac Abrabanel, a wealthy Jewish merchant who is forced to flee Portugal with his family and fellow Jews. Along with his wife and children, Isaac settles in Madeira and tries to rebuild his life. However, he soon discovers that life on the island is not easy, as the local population is hostile towards the Jewish refugees and the Inquisition is constantly threatening to arrest and punish them.As the story unfolds, Isaac and his family face numerous challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties, personal betrayals, and the constant fear of persecution. Despite these challenges, they remain determined to survive and thrive, and eventually find a way to establish a successful community on the island.Overall, The Exiles of Madeira is a compelling historical novel that explores themes of persecution, resilience, and the power of community. It is a vivid and engaging portrayal of a little-known chapter in Jewish history, and a testament to the strength and perseverance of the human spirit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
