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Legacy of Blood
Jews, Pogroms, and Ritual Murder in the Lands of the Soviets
Book • 2019
Elissa Bemporad's "Legacy of Blood" meticulously examines the persistence of pogroms and blood libels in the Soviet Union, challenging the myth of their eradication.
The book delves into the complex relationship between the Soviet regime and its Jewish population, revealing the ambivalent nature of their alliance.
Bemporad analyzes the Soviet response to antisemitism, highlighting the fluctuating policies that ranged from condemnation to disregard.
The study also explores the impact of the Civil War and World War II on Jewish communities, examining the lasting effects of violence and trauma.
Ultimately, "Legacy of Blood" offers a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of antisemitism's enduring presence in the Soviet context.
The book delves into the complex relationship between the Soviet regime and its Jewish population, revealing the ambivalent nature of their alliance.
Bemporad analyzes the Soviet response to antisemitism, highlighting the fluctuating policies that ranged from condemnation to disregard.
The study also explores the impact of the Civil War and World War II on Jewish communities, examining the lasting effects of violence and trauma.
Ultimately, "Legacy of Blood" offers a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of antisemitism's enduring presence in the Soviet context.
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