The Jew

The Jew

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""The Jew"" is a controversial book written by Richard F. Burton in 1892. The book is a study of Jewish culture, traditions, and beliefs, and it is widely considered to be anti-Semitic. Burton was known for his interest in exotic and taboo subjects, and ""The Jew"" is no exception. The book is divided into three parts: the first part is an overview of Jewish history and religion, the second part is a discussion of Jewish customs and practices, and the third part is an analysis of the Jewish character. Throughout the book, Burton makes sweeping generalizations about Jews and their behavior, painting them as greedy, deceitful, and manipulative. The book was widely criticized upon its release, and it remains a controversial text to this day. While some defend it as a valuable historical document, others condemn it as a piece of hate literature. Regardless of one's opinion of the book, it is a stark reminder of the persistence of anti-Semitic attitudes throughout history.THIS 134 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Jew the Gypsy and El Islam, by Richard F. Burton. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076613332X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781169258051
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 136
Weight: 458g
Height: 254mm
Width: 177mm
Spine width: 9mm