| Creator |
Theilhaber, Felix A. (Felix Aaron), 1884-1956 |
| Title |
Die Juden Im Weltkriege
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Norbert Langkau, Enrico Segre, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Die Juden im Weltkriege" by Felix A. Theilhaber is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This work delves into the complexities of Jewish life and the challenges they faced during World War I, particularly focusing on the circumstances in Germany and Eastern Europe. The author attempts to highlight the valuable contributions of Jews to the war effort while addressing rising antisemitism and communal suffering during the conflict. The opening of the text provides a preface, where Theilhaber shares insights gained from his experiences at the front in Kurland, and reflects on the plight of Eastern European Jews facing immense hardship. He discusses the historical positioning of German Jews prior to the war and how external pressures led to a climate of distrust and xenophobia. Through various references and statistics, the author illustrates the Jewish community's struggles, their significant involvement in the war efforts, and the contradictions in their perception among the broader population. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the themes of loyalty, identity, and humanitarian suffering that will unfold as the book progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
German |
| LoC Class |
D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- Jews -- Germany
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
45808 |
| Release Date |
May 28, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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