The International Jew: The World's Foremost Problem - Paperback

The International Jew: Historical Document from The Dearborn Independent

This volume reprints a series of 81 articles originally published in The Dearborn Independent between May 22, 1920 and October 2, 1922. Henry Ford acquired the journal in 1920 and used it as a platform to publish his perspectives on what he termed "the Jewish Question in America," describing it as "the world's foremost problem."

Historical Context and Distribution

The Dearborn Independent achieved nationwide distribution through Ford dealer showrooms and was offered free to the public. At its peak, the publication reached 700,000 readers. Ford subsequently compiled these articles into a four-volume set of books that became significant historical documents in the study of antisemitism in America.

Historical Impact and Documentation

This work holds documented historical significance. At the Nuremberg Tribunal, Baldur Von Shirach, Hitler Youth Leader, testified that he had been influenced by reading these books. The work was also quoted in Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf, establishing its place in the historical record of antisemitic literature.

Primary Source Material

This paperback edition serves as a primary source document for researchers, historians, and academics studying the history of discrimination, ethnic relations, and social movements in 1920s America. Published by University Press of the Pacific, this reprint preserves the original articles from the first period of publication, covering May 22 to October 2, 1920.

Academic and Research Value

As part of a four-volume set, this book represents an important document in understanding the development and dissemination of antisemitic ideology in early 20th century America. The historical reprint format maintains the original content for academic study, cultural analysis, and anthropological research into this period of American history.

This volume provides researchers with access to controversial literature that played a documented role in shaping discriminatory ideologies. The preservation of such primary sources remains essential for comprehensive historical and social science research.