Language:
English
Year of publication:
2011
Titel der Quelle:
Judaica Bohemiae
Angaben zur Quelle:
46,1 (2011) 73-99
Keywords:
Jews History 1918-1938
;
Jews History 20th century
;
Antisemitism History 20th century
;
Antisemitism in the press
;
Riots
;
Prague (Czech Republic)
Abstract:
Traces the line between diffuse forms of anti-Judaism and antisemitic street violence in the first Czech Republic (1918-1938). Despite the high level of Jewish integration, the pro-Jewish policy of the new social elite in Prague, and the political failure of radical antisemitism, popular antisemitism was present. Anti-Jewish stereotypes appeared in the press during recurring riots in Prague in the 1920s-30s. Argues that, at the time, the antisemitism was viewed as a biproduct of nationalism and was downplayed. This was also the case in later historiography. Describes the "pogrom atmosphere" of the anti-Jewish riots in Prague between 1918-20 and in 1929, and the Czech nationalists' protests against German films as triggers for street violence in the 1930s.The street violence was an indication of radicalization of Czech and German nationalism, and the rise of Czech fascism as a new political factor. Relating to antisemitic propaganda campaigns in Prague between 1934-38, notes that although less people participated in street protests in October 1938, they demanded the exclusion of Jews from society and thereby heralded the Holocaust.
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