The arrest and trial of Frau von Hervay for bigamy, which took place in rural Austria in 1904, is used as a starting point to examine local prejudice against Jews and women. The book also explores the circumstances that contributed to turning the “Hervay Affair” into a major spectacle.
Publisher: Lexington Books (October 19, 2016)
Format: EPUB
Page count: 198 pages
Protection: DRM
Language: English