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Date Permissions Signed

11-11-2011

Date of Award

2011

Document Type

Masters Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

History

First Advisor

Helfgott, Leonard Michael, 1937-

Second Advisor

Mariz, George

Third Advisor

Jimerson, Randall C.

Abstract

The diverse fabric of life which comprises Gibraltar encompasses various ethnic backgrounds including but not limited to; Maltese, East Indian, Moroccan, Italian, Spaniard, and Sephardic Jews. The aim of this thesis is to examine the contribution of the Sephardic Jew in respect to the cultural and economic development of the Gibraltarian. This is accomplished by highlighting the historical relationships between the countries of Spain, England, and Morocco with their Jewish population, and secondly by using both primary and secondary research materials to delve into the daily life of a Sephardic Jew during the early colonial development of Gibraltar between 1704 to the mid nineteenth century when the social identity of the Gibraltarian manifested. Gibraltar's unique cultural identity is further examined by applying various components of cultural theorist's philosophies creating a distinct cultural ideology exclusive to Gibraltar. It is precisely the uniqueness of Gibraltar which makes it such a difficult area to categorize and yet such an intriguing region to study.

Type

Text

DOI

https://doi.org/10.25710/nz01-rs35

Publisher

Western Washington University

OCLC Number

794190063

Subject – LCSH

Sephardim--Gibraltar--Civilization; Sephardim--Environmental aspects--Gibraltar; Civilization, Modern--Jewish influences; National characteristics, Gibraltarian

Format

application/pdf

Genre/Form

masters theses

Language

English

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this thesis for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.

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