De Gruyter Oldenbourg Preussische Offiziere uber Judentum und Emanzipation - De Gruyter

Explore a detailed historical analysis of the relationship between the Prussian officer corps and Jewish emancipation from 1762 to 1815. This academic work, part of the Europaisch-Judische Studien series, examines the critical reform attempts made in Prussia during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The text investigates the official opinions expressed during the first major reform period between 1787 and 1792. It details how officers from military departments argued against military service requirements and legal equality for Jewish citizens, maintaining that assimilation was a necessary precursor to any legal changes. Furthermore, the study covers the second reform phase from 1808 to 1812, which served as the groundwork for the Prussian Edict of Emancipation in 1812. By examining these historical viewpoints, readers gain insight into the resistance faced by Jewish populations seeking civil rights within the Prussian military and legal structures. This volume is an essential resource for students and scholars of European-Jewish history and German military history.