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"Jewish craft" Ethnic and religious specifics of potash making in Bohemia in the 18th century
Woitsch, Jiří
The article deals with specific characteristics of early-modern potash industry in Bohemia. Potash making was typical by an absolute dominance of Jews among tenants of potasheries, potash making workers as well as among potash dealers. Reasons were those of contemporary governmental and legal conditions and economic interests of nobles. Also high motivation of Jews towards potash making business should be taken in consideration. Thus potash making was even in the 18th century called "Jewish craft" and belonged to the most important Jewish trades in Bohemia

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