Book Talk | Jews, Muslims and the French Republic

Announced by: University of Pittsburgh

In this book, Dr. Steven Kramer explores the complex, triangular relationship between the French Republic, Jews, and Muslims. It is the first book to compare the experience of French Jews and Muslims over the longue durée, tracing their experiences and interactions in both metropolitan France and the colonies under the evolving regime of laïcité. This historical and comparative approach does more than illuminate past and current tensions, it suggests how they may be resolved.

Prof. Katrin Sieg will moderate this event. She is the Director of the BMW Center for German and European Studies. She is a scholar of European culture and author of four books, most recently Decolonizing German and European History at the Museum (2021).

This event is co-hosted by Georgetown's BMW Center for German and European Studies, Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, and Center for Jewish Civilization.

If you would like to join this book talk over Zoom, please email Laurie Batschi at lb1307@georgetown.edu for the Zoom link.