Dr. Lopez and the Merchant of Venice
TitleDr. Lopez and the Merchant of Venice
Author
Call number364.1089924/0001
Object number09343a
Place of publicationJersey City, New Jersey, United States
PublisherKtav
Year of publication
2005
Physical descriptionpp1-4
MaterialArticle
ISBN0881258687
NotesArticle from the book 'Jews on trial' pp1-4
Description
Outlines the background and trial of Dr Lopes, a Marrano, in 1589. This is thought to have been the historical basis for Shylock in Shakespeare's play 'The merchant of Venice'.