Primed for Violence - Murder, Antisemitism, and Democratic Politics in Interwar Poland (Paperback)

In 1922, voters in the newly created Republic of Poland democratically elected their first president, Gabriel Narutowicz. Because his supporters included a Jewish political party, an opposing faction of antisemites demanded his resignation. Within hours, bloody riots erupted in Warsaw, and within a week the president was assassinated. In the wake of these events, the radical right asserted that only ""ethnic Poles"" should rule the country, while the left silently capitulated to this demand. As Paul Brykczynski tells this gripping story, he explores the complex role of antisemitism, nationalism, and violence in Polish politics between the two World Wars. Though focusing on Poland, the book sheds light on the rise of the antisemitic right in Europe and beyond, and on the impact of violence on political culture and discourse.

General

Imprint:	University of Wisconsin Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	May 2016
Authors:	Paul Brykczynski
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
ISBN-13:	978-0-299-30704-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Jewish studies Books > Humanities > History > World history > From 1900 > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political activism > Terrorism, freedom fighters, armed struggle > Political assassinations Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > From 1900 > General
LSN:	0-299-30704-2
Barcode:	9780299307042

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