How very strange! But were those not strange times; experiments in the democratizarion of some European countries along with many Jews rushing to assimilate as they could at last be considered citizens. And so Belloc’s reaction to those “disturbing” developments, trying to appear sophisticated and humane at the same time as reacting instinctively, driven by deep prejudice.
(Seems appropriate to see “The Abandonment of the Jews” on your bookshelf. The follow up… ?)
Looking forward to Part 2! Thank you for this!
How very strange! But were those not strange times; experiments in the democratizarion of some European countries along with many Jews rushing to assimilate as they could at last be considered citizens. And so Belloc’s reaction to those “disturbing” developments, trying to appear sophisticated and humane at the same time as reacting instinctively, driven by deep prejudice.
(Seems appropriate to see “The Abandonment of the Jews” on your bookshelf. The follow up… ?)