Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories: Past, Present and Future? - Sir Richard Evans

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Antisemitism has existed and continues to exist on many levels, from unthinking prejudice to highly developed theories. Common to all levels is an explicit, or more often, implicit belief that all Jews, usually defined in racial terms, are conspiring secretly to undermine civilisation, order, or social and cultural stability. This lecture considers the evolution of this conspiracy theory since the Middle Ages, examines its nature and operation today, and considers its future development. This lecture was recorded by Sir Richard Evans on 22nd November 2023 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London. Richard was Provost of Gresham College from 2014-2020. He is a world-renowned historian and academic, with many of his books now acknowledged as seminal works in the field of modern history. https://www.gresham.ac.uk/speakers/professor-sir-richard-evans-fba The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/antisemitic-conspiracy Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://gresham.ac.uk/support/ Website: https://gresham.ac.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/greshamcollege Facebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollege