History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume 2 [of 3] by Simon Dubnow
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"History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume 2" by Simon Dubnow is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume delves into the Jewish experience in Russia and Poland during the period from the death of Alexander I to the death of Alexander III, covering the years 1825 to 1894. The likely topic of this work involves the systemic discrimination and oppression faced by Jews in these
regions under different rulers, as well as the cultural and political implications of these struggles. The beginning of this volume introduces the context surrounding the treatment of Jews in Russia, detailing the transformation of their status following the conscription ukase issued in 1827. This legislation mandated military service for Jewish males, resulting in severe restrictions and inhumane practices, including forced conscriptions of minors and extensive hardships endured during military service. Dubnow highlights the Jewish community's resistance to these policies and the broader implications of such state-sanctioned discrimination, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of oppression and advocacy within the Jewish population throughout the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dubnow, Simon, 1860-1941 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Friedlaender, Israel, 1876-1920 |
| Title |
History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume 2 [of 3] From the Death of Alexander I until the Death of Alexander III (1825-1894) |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Bonny Fafard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 44.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Russia -- History |
| Subject | Jews -- Russia -- History |
| Subject | Jews -- Poland -- History |
| Subject | Poland -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15729 |
| Release Date | Apr 30, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 716 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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