A Rumor about the Jews: Antisemitism, Conspiracy, and the Protocols of Zion

di Stephen Eric Bronner (Autore)

Oxford University Press Inc, 2007

In its portrayal of Judaism as a worldwide conspiracy dedicated to the destruction of Christian civilization, the Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion remains one of the most infamous documents ever written. Despite being proven a crude forgery, the pamphlet managed to pervade twentieth-century thinking, often being twisted to suit its handlers' purposes, and to justify the most extreme persecution of the Jews. As recently as 2002, a documentary was aired in Egypt falsely presenting the Protocols as fact--and the Protocols is still regarded as a historical document in many other parts of the world. In A Rumor About the Jews, Stephen Eric Bronner systematically debunks the antisemitic assertions made in the Protocols. He also explores its history, its influence on right-wing movements throughout the twentieth century, and the ongoing appeal of bigotry. A work of intellectual history, A Rumor About the Jews takes the reader on a historical journey that provides a new and deeper understanding of an insidious ideology and its broader implications. Bronner's sharp and penetrating analysis offers new insights into the nature of antisemitism, along with a warning against underestimating the power of this hateful tract.

• Autore: Stephen Eric Bronner
• Editore: Oxford University Press Inc
• Anno: 2007
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 192 p.
• Dimensioni: 217 x 140 mm
• Peso: 245 gr.
• EAN: 9780195169560

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