A rumor about the Jews: conspiracy, anti-semitism, and the protocols of Zion (Second edition.)

In its portrayal of Judaism as a worldwide conspiracy dedicated to the destruction of Christian civilisation, the 'Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion' remains one of the most infamous documents ever written.

Despite being proven a crude forgery, the pamphlet managed to pervade twentieth-century thinking, often being twisted to suit its handlers' purposes, and to justify the most extreme persecution of the Jews.

Stephen Eric Bronner provides a history of this notorious fabrication - one which has renewed salience in a 'post truth' society dominated by 'fake news' - and explores its influence on right-wing movements throughout the twentieth century and the ongoing appeal of bigotry.