Within the Pale: The True Story of Anti-Semitic Persecution in Russia by Davitt
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"Within the Pale: The True Story of Anti-Semitic Persecution in Russia" by Michael Davitt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the systemic persecution of Jews in Russia, particularly highlighting the notorious Kishineff massacres and the broader context of anti-Semitism within the Russian Empire. Davitt’s work aims to raise awareness of these atrocities and advocate for Jewish emancipation, reflecting a plea for justice amid severe
oppression. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of the Jewish experience in Russia, beginning with the historical backdrop of Jewish settlement and oppression from ancient times to the early 19th century. Davitt discusses the socio-political conditions that fostered anti-Semitic sentiments, such as religious intolerance and economic exploitation. He also introduces the pivotal events leading up to the Kishineff massacres, including the inflammatory propaganda that incited violence against the Jewish population. This portion establishes both the urgency and the necessity of addressing these injustices, highlighting Davitt's commitment to documenting the suffering and advocating for the rights of a long-oppressed community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Davitt, Michael, 1846-1906 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 2011658563 |
| Title | Within the Pale: The True Story of Anti-Semitic Persecution in Russia |
| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Antisemitism -- Russia |
| Subject | Kishinev Massacre, Chisinau, Moldova, 1903 |
| Subject | Jews -- Persecutions -- Moldova -- Chisinau |
| Subject | Massacres -- Moldova -- Chisinau |
| Subject | Jews -- Russia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63588 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 439 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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