The Cantonists: Jewish Boys in the Russian Military, 1827-1856 - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Josef Mendelevich, Rachelle EmanuelTheme:Chronological Period/19th Century, Cultural Region/Russian, Ethnic Orientation/JewishPublish date:2025-03-11Pages:332
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Touro University PressISBN-13:9798887196817UPC:9798887196817Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Modern, Jewish Studies, RussiaBook Topic:19th CenturySize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.75 inchesWeight:1.41Product ID:SC1FJTMQPS
Aiming to create a homogeneous population, between 1827 and 1856 the Russian government implemented their malicious plan of forcefully converting Jewish children by conscripting them into harsh military frameworks. About 75,000 children were abducted from their parents. However, the Russians failed in their struggle against the children. Despite cruel punishments, 75% refused to convert to Christianity.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Touro University PressISBN-13:9798887196817UPC:9798887196817Book Category:History, Social ScienceBook Subcategory:Modern, Jewish Studies, RussiaBook Topic:19th CenturySize:9.21 x 6.14 x 0.75 inchesWeight:1.41Product ID:SC1FJTMQPS
Josef Mendelevich was born in Soviet Latvia and pursued studies in communications engineering. A prominent advocate for human rights and Jewish national rights, he was sentenced in 1970 to twelve years in prison for his activism. In 1981, he immigrated to Jerusalem, where he has since dedicated his life to education and Jewish scholarship.He holds a rabbinic certificate from Israel's Chief Rabbinate and earned an M.A. in Jewish History from Touro College. Josef is an esteemed lecturer on Jewish history, speaking to audiences around the globe, and teaches Jewish studies at Machon Meir in Jerusalem.
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