The Beilis Conspiracy

The Beilis Conspiracy chronicles the landmark early 20th-century trial of Mendel Beilis, falsely accused of ritual murder in Tsarist Russia. This meticulously researched account examines how the case transcended a mere legal proceeding to become a pivotal moment for world Jewry. Readers will discover the sophisticated network of international support, courtroom strategies, and clandestine efforts that ultimately secured Beilis's acquittal against overwhelming political forces, preventing what could have triggered catastrophic consequences for Jewish communities across Eastern Europe.