With the advent of modern times, the civic principle was gradually introduced in Europe. Citizens of all faiths gained equal rights, anti-Jewish laws were abolished. With them, the ghettos were also abolished. Unfortunately, hatred of Jews did not disappear, but only changed. From religious to national or racist. The goal ceased to be to baptize Jews; modern anti-Semites wanted to rid their society of Jews and all their descendants, even the baptized ones, forever.
Prague was no exception. In our country, too, anti-Semitism was a recognized political trend that proudly claimed the label. Most anti-Semites tried to lure money from nation-oriented donors with quotes from national builders and promises to cleanse the country of Jews.
In the picture you see just two of the many publications that were active in spreading anti-Jewish hatred among the Czech public.
Source: Archive of OpenEye
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