An issue of the illustrated anti-Semitic magazine Kladderadatsch. Berlin, January 5, 1920 – A campaign of ...

An issue of the illustrated anti-Semitic magazine Kladderadatsch. Berlin, January 5, 1920 – A campaign of incitement against Jews following Germany’s defeat in World War I

An issue of the illustrated anti-Semitic magazine Kladderadatsch [a nonsensical word akin to "scribble" in Hebrew], Berlin, January 5, 1920 – A campaign of incitement against Jews following Germany's defeat in World War I.

At the center of the issue is a large anti-Semitic cartoon depicting Eastern European Jews protesting with the caption: "We demand the immediate expulsion of all generals… who tortured us…" The entire issue is steeped in the frustration and blame placed on Jews for Germany’s defeat in World War I, with a nostalgic tone for the pre-war period: "And unfortunately, I think of that time, so far behind us now, when happiness and peace still reigned here in Germany…" The magazine’s poem is dedicated to criticizing the German government for having "done nothing." Also featured is "The Animal Fable, " illustrating the reasons for Germany’s defeat in the war, among other pieces.

Kladderadatsch is a German satirical magazine founded by Albert Hoffman and David Kalisch began in Berlin on May 7, 1848, and appeared "daily, except for weekdays", published continuously until 1944. Considered one of the best quality magazines in terms of color graphics that Published in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally, the Kladderadatsch was a liberal magazine, but became more nationalistic over the years. During the Weimar period, the magazine's position was German-nationalist. After the takeover by industrialist Hugo Stains in 1923, the magazine was ruled by the Nazi party and its contents became increasingly anti-Semitic.

See also Dynasty Auction 7, Item 37.

[16] pages. 31 cm. Complete issue. Very good condition.