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Russia as It Really Is

Russia as It Really Is

Joubert, Carl

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General World History

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ISBN10: 1150159235
ISBN13: 9781150159237
Publisher: General Books
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.39 Width: 9.01 Depth: 5.98
Language: English
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1905. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER VII THE TREATMENT OF THE JEWS In the short account of the Jews in Russia which I have given, I have endeavoured in a few words to describe their characteristics and modes of life. It is a subject on which many volumes could be written, but to give more than the merest sketch of the Jews in Russia is outside the scope of this book. Before leaving them, however, it would be instructive to take note of the relations which exist between them and the Government and their fellow subjects in Russia. How dearly the Tsar loves this peaceable race within his borders we have seen from the great solicitude which he exhibits for their education. For their health he is equally careful. Jews are not allowed to bathe in rivers and lakes, nor are they permitted to go to seaside watering-places, sanatoriums, or mineral wells. They must reside in the Jewish quarters of the towns, and are not allowed to go to the more salubrious suburbs to live, even if it is necessary for their health. If a Jew wishes to consult a medical practitioner who lives in some jyther town he cannot do so unless he obtains permission from the police. Then the popes of the Holy Russian Church stir up the ignorant and superstitious moujiks against the Jews, and massacres are the result. Remember, the pope is the property of the Synod, and the Synod belongs to the Tsar. The chain of responsibility is complete, and it is easy to lay the blame on the right man. There are police and soldiers looking on at the slaughter, even if they do not join in with the moujiks. The army and the police belong to the Tsar. The chain of responsibility is complete, and it is easy to lay the blame on the right man. After it is all over, and some hundreds of Jews have been killed and their women dishonoured before d...

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