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050 4 _aDS
100 1 _aDavitt, Michael,
_d1846-1906
245 1 0 _aWithin the Pale: The True Story of Anti-Semitic Persecution in Russia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-10-31
508 _aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAntisemitism -- Russia
653 _aKishinev Massacre, Chisinau, Moldova, 1903
653 _aJews -- Persecutions -- Moldova -- Chisinau
653 _aMassacres -- Moldova -- Chisinau
653 _aJews -- Russia
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63588
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