Pogroms

Discover the harrowing history of anti-Jewish violence in "Pogroms," a compelling work edited by distinguished scholars of Russian Jewish history. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2004, this insightful book delves into three major waves of pogroms that devastated southern Russia and Russian Poland during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Spanning 416 pages, "Pogroms" examines the origins and nature of these brutal riots, illuminating their significance as some of the most extensive outbreaks of antisemitic violence prior to the Holocaust. This essential read offers a profound understanding of the sociopolitical climate that fueled such atrocities and is a must-have for anyone interested in Jewish history and the complexities of antisemitism. Explore the depths of this critical historical moment and its lasting impact on society.