• Introduction: 1. Hasidism in Central Poland 1754-1830: 2. Anatomy of a Hasidic Conquest: 3. Warsaw and the Patrons of Polish Hasidism: 4. Yihus : The Social Composition of Early Hasidic Leadership: 5. Charlatans of "Lovers of Israel?" Evaluating Hasidic Populism: 6. Sermons, Stories, and Songs: Marketing Hasidism: Conclusion: Appendix A - Yihus and Marriage Strategies of early Zaddikim Outside Central Poland: Examples through 1815: Appendix B -An Exorcism in Warsaw, 1818: Appendix C -Works by Hasidic Authors, through 1815: Bibliography: Notes: Index:

Dynner's book represents an important contribution to the previously understudied historiography of nineteenth-century Hasidism. His thorough and careful archival research, combined with his nuanced analysis of important zadikim, their ideology, and their social power, sets a new standard for the study of Hasidism. This is an indispensable volume for scholars and enthusiastic students of nineteenth-century East European Jewish culture and society.