BOUQUET Władysław - Through the Red Sea to the Ghettos of Europe. The rise and history of the Jewish people [1942] [publisher's cover].

Warsaw 1942, Polish Publishing House Ltd. 16x23 cm, pp. 552, black and white illustrations in the text, publisher's hardcover. Good condition (spine after professional conservation, minor stains).

Anti-Semitic interpretation of the history of the Jewish people from nomadic times to the early 20th century. Includes 22 satirical drawings depicting physiognomies of figures. Among those "portrayed" are Leiba Trotsky-Bronstein, Lenin-Ulianov, Yankel Yurovsky, Emma Goldmann, among others.

"The title of the book "Through the Red Sea to the Ghettos of Europe" is an important reflection of its content. It encompasses the history of the Jewish tribe and depicts it from the appearance of the Jews on the world stage until the present. We take a journey into the dark times of antiquity with the author, who illuminates the Jewish question, relying on historical facts, written down by the Jews themselves, and therefore knowing their nature best. As the main source, the author relied on the Old Testament, containing biblical stories written down by chroniclers and rabbis.
Finding many extremely interesting explanations of the customs and superstitions of Jewry, we follow the transition of the Jews to the territories conquered under Moses and Joshua. Extraordinarily interesting moments are found in the behind-the-scenes activities of the priests and Jewish leaders. By treachery, bribery and fiddling with their own wives, the Jews come to influence the course of 'state affairs, associating strongly against dissenters. The practices of Jewish prophets resemble the cheap effects of circus jugglers. In light of the study of historical documents, the myth propagated by Jewry about the privileging of the Jewish caste collapses. We find an explanation of the origin of Jewish legislation. The parables quoted, the practices of the priests, as well as the cruel customs of the Jews should be familiar to everyone." [publisher's note]