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The History of Anti-semitism
Léon Poliakov
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Description for The History of Anti-semitism
Paperback. Covers the story of prejudice against Jews from the time of Christ through the rise of Nazi Germany. This work presents an assessment of this egregious human failing that is nearly ubiquitous in the history of Europe. Translator(s): Howard, Richard. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HBT; JFFJ; JFSL; JFSR1. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 32. Weight in Grams: 635.
Covering the story of prejudice against Jews from the time of Christ through the rise of Nazi Germany, The History of Anti-Semitism presents in elegant and thoughtful language a balanced, careful assessment of this egregious human failing that is nearly ubiquitous in the history of Europe.
From the Time of Christ to the Court Jews systematically traces the twists and turns of hatred against Jews as it developed from Roman times to the end of the eighteenth century. Chiefly the history of prejudice against the Ashkenazim, this volume demonstrates that organized anti-Semitism was unknown until the First Crusade, an event ... Read more
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Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press United States
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Pennsylvania, United States
ISBN
9780812218633
SKU
V9780812218633
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About Léon Poliakov
Leon Poliakov (1910-97) wrote extensively on the Holocaust and anti-Semitism. His many books include Harvest of Hate: The Nazi Program for the Destruction of Jews in Europe and Aryan Myth: A History of Racist and Nationalist Ideas in Europe. He helped establish the Centre de Documentation Juive in 1943.
Reviews for The History of Anti-semitism
"A scholarly but eminently readable tracing of the sources and recurring themes of anti-Semitism."—Library Journal "Poliakov has demonstrated brilliantly how widely and deeply versed he is in his subject."—Economist "Highly recommended without exception."—Choice "Poliakov has shown that anti-Semitism is no chance phenomenon but an emanation of European culture."—Times Literary Supplement "Léon Poliakov's work on antisemitism is of enormous importance. As ... Read more