About the book
In 16th-century Portugal, even Doña Gracia's Jewish name was a secret. But she and her merchant husband helped other secret Jews, by persuading the king to protect them during the Inquisition. When her husband died, many said no woman would be able to run their international business, but Doña Gracia did. Escaping Portugal, she helped other Jews do the same, smuggling them out of the country on her spice ships in the night. Only in Turkey was she finally able to live freely as a Jew, and to use her resources to build synagogues, hospitals, and schools. Doña Gracia saved worlds.
Editions of Doña Gracia Saved Worlds
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781728466996
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781728467009
- EBook
- ISBN 9781728495439
- EBook
- ISBN 9781728495446
- EBook
- ISBN 9781728495453
- EBook
- ISBN 9781728495460
- EBook
- ISBN 9798765610992
- EBook
- ISBN 9798765611005
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In 16th-century Portugal, even Doña Gracia's Jewish name was a secret. But she and her merchant husband helped other secret Jews, by persuading the king to protect them during the Inquisition. When her husband died, many said no woman would be able to run their international business, but Doña Gracia did. Escaping Portugal, she helped other Jews do the same, smuggling them out of the country on her spice ships in the night. Only in Turkey was she finally able to live freely as a Jew, and to use her resources to build synagogues, hospitals, and schools. Doña Gracia saved worlds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doña Gracia Saved Worlds about?
In 16th-century Portugal, even Doña Gracia's Jewish name was a secret. But she and her merchant husband helped other secret Jews, by persuading the king to protect them during the Inquisition. When her husband died, many said no woman would be able to run their international business, but Doña Gracia did. Escaping Portugal, she helped other Jews do the same, smuggling them out of the country on her spice ships in the night. Only in Turkey was she finally able to live freely as a Jew, and to use her resources to build synagogues, hospitals, and schools. Doña Gracia saved worlds.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Doña Gracia Saved Worlds?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Where can I read a sample of Doña Gracia Saved Worlds?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Doña Gracia Saved Worlds?
Bonni Goldberg
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Doña Gracia Saved Worlds is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781728466996) and paperback(ISBN 9781728467009) and ebook(ISBN 9781728495439) and ebook(ISBN 9781728495446) and ebook(ISBN 9781728495453) and ebook(ISBN 9781728495460) and ebook(ISBN 9798765610992) and ebook(ISBN 9798765611005)
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