The medieval Crown of Aragon reached the peak of its power and influence in the thirteenth century, and Jews took an active part in this expansion. In this detailed and meticulously researched study, Yom Tov Assis deals with many important aspects of this period, which was truly a "Golden Age" in the history of Aragonese and Catalan Jews, both in terms of their relationship with the Crown and of their own cultural achievements. (PRINT ON DEMAND)