Pogroms Across the Former Poland-Lithuania: A Historical Overview.

This article provides an overview of the history of pogroms against Jews in the former Poland-Lithuania region during the 19th and 20th centuries. It discusses the long history of antisemitism in Europe and how it contributed to the rise of politicized antisemitism and eventually the Holocaust. The article also explores the role of Catholic peers in the violence, the portrayal of pogroms in literature and art, and the denial and whitewashing of pogroms by Polish intellectuals and the government. It highlights the importance of studying and understanding this history in the context of contemporary issues of intolerance and violence. The article mentions a comprehensive four-volume work called "Pogromy Żydów" that covers various periods and provides case studies and historical analysis of specific pogroms. It notes that the book is a valuable resource for researchers, although it lacks a comprehensive index and information on the contributors. The article suggests that an English edition or a selection of material from the book could be considered for future publication. [Extracted from the article]

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