Simon Dubnow's "History of the Jews in Russia and Poland Volume III" is a comprehensive and meticulously researched account of the Jewish experience in these regions from the accession of Nicholas II to the present day. The book sheds light on a tumultuous period in Jewish history, marked by pogroms, discriminatory laws, and the rise of antisemitism.

Dubnow's writing is clear and engaging, making the complex history of the Jews in Russia and Poland accessible to readers of all backgrounds. He skillfully weaves together political, social, and cultural developments to provide a holistic view of the Jewish experience during this period.

One of the most valuable aspects of the book is Dubnow's nuanced analysis of the various factors that shaped the Jewish community in Russia and Poland. From the impact of nationalist movements to the role of religion in Jewish identity, Dubnow covers a wide range of topics with insight and depth.

Overall, "History of the Jews in Russia and Poland Volume III" is a must-read for anyone interested in Jewish history or the history of Eastern Europe. Dubnow's scholarship is impressive, his writing is engaging, and his insights are thought-provoking. This book is a valuable contribution to our understanding of the Jewish experience in Russia and Poland, and it deserves a place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in this topic.

Book Description:
Simon Dubnow was born in 1860 to a poor Jewish family in Belarussian town of Mstsislaw and later became authority of Jewish history and an activist. Due to his Jewish origin, he had to move to St.Petersburg, Odessa, Vilna, St.Petersburg, Kaunas, Berlin and finally Riga. When Nazi troops occupied Latvia 1941, he was moved with thousands of other Jews to Riga ghetto and was eventually killed. His life is a symbol of Jewish suffering in Eastern Europe. In this book Jews have been migrating from Germany and other European countries to Poland since late middle ages where they were protected by Polish kings mainly for their economic contribution, but frequently persecuted by Christians whenever there were pretexts or kings' power was not strong enough to protect Jews. After Poland was annexed by Russia in late 18C they became object of systematic persecution by Russian government. This tragedy is parallel to the life of the author culminating at Nazi Holocaust. - Summary by S. S Kim