The status of Russian Jewry has long been a subject of intense international interest. The collapse of the Soviet empire resulted in unprecedented access to historical records and has shed new light on the history of the Jewish people within Russia. Central to this history are the early years of the twentieth century, leading up to the Revolution of 1917. At the turn of the century, Jewish liberals in Russia were pursuing traditional strategies aimed at bolstering the position of their people. Among these were the dissemination of propaganda aimed at enlightening Russian society about...
The status of Russian Jewry has long been a subject of intense international interest. The collapse of the Soviet empire resulted in unprecedented ...
Christoph Gassenschmidt Kurt E. Breitner Nikiforos Economakis
In the best tradition of the History Made Simple Series, this is a must read Best-selling novels and box office blockbusters attest to our fascination with the classic Mafia. Breitner and Gassenschmidt's humorous and heavily illustrated book looks at the Capones, Lucianos, Siegels, and Lanskis of America. In a fun, engaging volume it tells us the exploits of these brutal, conniving "lumpen capitalists" and shows us how they amassed fantastic fortunes by breaking the law.
In the best tradition of the History Made Simple Series, this is a must read Best-selling novels and box office blockbusters attest to our fascinatio...
