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The historical context document discusses the persecution of Jews throughout history from ancient Rome to medieval Europe during the Crusades to the Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions. Jews began settling in Venice in the 13th century but faced expulsion in the 14th century with only limited work permitted. Stereotypes of Jews in literature reflected the anti-Semitism of their times, portraying them as villains, as seen in plays like The Jew of Malta and The Merchant of Venice. While The Merchant of Venice

Author

Victoria Alexandra

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