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From World War I to the Holocaust

From World War I to the Holocaust

How did the modern antisemitic notions and perceptions continue to develop and to be expressed during the first half of the 20th century? As we will see, the attitudes towards the Jews were greatly affected by the First World War, the Russian Revolution, and the volatile interwar years, reaching a murderous peak with the catastrophic event of the Holocaust.

For a full list of the scholars participating in this week please see “downloads” below.

Disclaimer: As this week deals with some of the horrific events of the 20th century, some learners may find part of the visuals in this week disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.

Please note that the videos in the course include subtitles in the following languages: English, French and Spanish.

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Antisemitism: From Its Origins to the Present

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