History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume 2 [of 3] From the Death of Alexander I until the Death of Alexander III (1825-1894)

"History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume 2" by Simon Dubnow is an exploration of Jewish life between 1825 and 1894. It recounts the hardships and injustices endured by Jewish communities in Russia and Poland under tsarist rule. The story begins with the impact of the 1827 conscription ukase, a law forcing Jewish males into military service, causing immense suffering through forced conscriptions and brutal conditions. It shows how these policies not only brought hardship but also sparked resistance within the Jewish population as they fought against discrimination and sought to preserve their cultural and religious identity.