Ross, this video affected me viscerally. I appreciate the hours you put into this, giving us such a complete view of the history of Renaissance Europe. Thank you.
@rossking3163
Жыл бұрын
Thank you - I'm so glad you enjoyed it. It's a subject and a history very dear to my heart.
@tudorarter1527
2 жыл бұрын
Another eloquent and well balanced overview of an intriguing topic. One might add that, despite their ghettoization in Venice and other cities, Jews in Renaissance Italy had a far greater opportunity for cultural and professional advancement than elsewhere in Europe. Perhaps the most striking example of this is in medicine. Whereas medical faculties in other countries were all closed to non-Christians, this wasn’t the case at universities such as those in Perugia and Padua, as a consequence of which Jewish doctors became among the most sought after physicians of popes and the upper classes!
@rossking3163
2 жыл бұрын
Many thanks for your comments. You’re absolutely right - Italy in general (and Florence in particular) were the most tolerant places in Europe for the Jews in the 1400s. Most historians agree that they were for the most part treated fairly, and generally the Italians didn’t take the bait of anti-Semitic preachers such as Bernardino of Siena. Jews were entitled to legal protection, especially by the Medici in Florence (but also by Lodovico Sforza in Milan in the 1480s and 90s - there was a thriving Jewish community there). No wonder so many Spanish and Portuguese Jews came to Italy after the expulsions (as well as to Amsterdam). Interesting point you make about doctors. Christians regarded Jewish doctors (with good reason) as far better than Christian ones - which is why the exemptions (no badge or yellow hat) were made for them in Venice.
@flowersfrom7311
Жыл бұрын
@@rossking3163 interesting! Thank you for this addition! From what I am learning about Jews in Europe, there were no consistent treatment of them. They were tolerated for some time, then killed or expelled when political climate would change.
@mayajordanovastoyanova5086
Жыл бұрын
What an incredible and clear account of Venice Jews! Thank you so much
@rossking3163
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
@robertolevibianchini1015
4 ай бұрын
Excelent documentary!
@rossking3163
4 ай бұрын
Many thanks!
@jimranallo686
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video... the Venetian Empire is a very deep subject and should be studied to understand history....this seems to add to the hatred of europe by many zionests....in this case it appears to be the so common phenomenon of the once oppressed becoming the oppressor
@claudiascott6654
Жыл бұрын
Please explain in detail what you mean Mr. Ranello.. who are the oppressors now?
@kelrogers8480
Жыл бұрын
@@claudiascott6654 Yes, that's a chilling comment indeed from Mr Ranello! We have a modern-day hater of Jews amongst us, it seems.
@AbAb-th5qe
Жыл бұрын
Catholics innit. But being oppressed damages people even after their oppression ceases. That's why being able to forget is such a gift to humanity. And also why you shouldn't ever view yourself as a victim.
@gillstraker1994
6 ай бұрын
What absolute tosh. Oppressors..? I’d be interested to know if you’ve been to Israel.
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