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Os judeus de Livorno na Tunisia (The Jews of Livorno in Tunisia)

2018; RELX Group (Netherlands); Linguagem: Inglês

10.2139/ssrn.3284839

1556-5068

Nimrod Etsion Koren,

African history and culture studies

Portuguese Abstract: A comunidade judaica livornesa em Túnis, também conhecida como Grana, manteve laços estreitos com seu país de origem e teve uma larga influência na esfera política da Itália, durante os séculos 19 e 20, apesar de residir do outro lado do Mediterrâneo. Diferentemente de outras comunidades de origem judaica sefardita na bacia do Mediterrâneo, integradas nas comunidades judaicas locais, Grana manteve fielmente sua independência, defendendo sua “italianitá.”English Abstract: This study analyses the unique case of the Jewish Italian community in Tunis ('Grana'), during the 19th and 20th centuries, exploring its influence on the political and ideological changes in its country of origin (Tuscany and subsequently Italy), in three major periods: the unification of Italy, the imperialist race and the days of the Fascist regime, an era in which the political activity reached a peak among Italian Jews in Tunis. The Livornesi participated enthusiastically in the national movement, played a decisive role in the Franco-Italian imperial race, and were among the most determined opponents of fascism The Grana example highlights the interplay between diaspora exiles visa -vis national self-determination claims. Shedding light on its experiences regarding significant issues in the history of its country of origin-such as its establishment, its imperial and colonial trends and the struggle for its character-may significantly contribute to understanding the role of a diasporic community in the development of its nation-state. In addition, any reconsideration of the European powers rivalry in relation to North Africa, must take into account the involvement of this community in the complex Franco-Italian-Tunisian forces.