Volkov, Shulamit
Germans, Jews, and Antisemites: Trials in Emancipation
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521609593
- author:
- Volkov, Shulamit
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 326
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.5 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- History / Europe / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The ferocity of the anti-semitic Nazi attack upon the Jews took many by surprise. This book explores why this happened, focusing on the story of "ordinary" German Jews who sought to reformulate and reinvent Judaism to fit their upward social climbing ambitions. In modern Germany, the history of Jewish life is often told as a tale of assimilation into mainstream society. However, this book examines the experiences of ordinary German Jews who pursued achievements and status while remaining committed to their faith. Despite facing continuous antisemitism, these individuals were able to live relatively undisturbed in Germany until World War II. By shedding light on the lives of these "ordinary" German Jews, this book provides a nuanced understanding of how Jewish life was perceived and tolerated in pre-war Germany.
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