A Rumor about the Jews : Conspiracy, Anti-Semitism, and the Protocols of Zion

In its portrayal of Judaism as a worldwide conspiracy dedicated to the destruction of Christian civilization, the *Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion* remains one of the most infamous documents ever written. Despite being proven a crude forgery, the pamphlet managed to pervade twentieth-century thinking, often being twisted to suit its handlers' purposes, and to justify the most extreme persecution of the Jews. In *A Rumor About the Jews*, Stephen Eric Bronner provides a history of this notorious fabrication-one which has renewed salience in a "post truth" society dominated by "fake news"-and explores its influence on right-wing movements throughout the twentieth century and the ongoing appeal of bigotry. This new edition of Bronner's 2000 classic (described by *Kirkus* as "the best short book on anti-Semitism") expands the arguments of the first edition, bringing the work up to date in a new political context.