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Tzemach Dovid. With Additions published for the first time. Offenbach 1768 - Classic historical chronicle authored by R. Dovid Gans. This edition includes a 3rd section summarizing the history published here for the first time. The Tzemach Dovid is divided into two parts, the first containing the annals of Jewish history and the second those of general world-history. For the second part, the author consulted the writings of various non Jewish historians. In this regard the Tzemach Dovid is the first work of its kind. R. Dovid Gans (1541-1613), was a pupil of both R. Moshe Isserles (ReMA) and R. Yehuda Lowe (MaHaRAL) of Prague. Author of the Kabbalistic and scientific Nechmad V’Naa’im. Vinograd Offenbach 97. Tzvi Hirsch Spitz press. [1], 38, 83 pages. 20 cm. Fine-moderate condition. Some worming, at times affecting text. Modern binding. Opening bid $100