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Jewish Space Lasers

The Rothschilds and 200 Years of Conspiracy Theories

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The strange tale of how one Jewish family—the Rothschilds—became a lightning rod for conspiracy theories over the course of the last two centuries . . .

In 2018 Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene took to social media to share her suspicions that the California wildfires were started by 'space solar generators' which were funded by powerful, mysterious backers. Instantly, thousands of people rallied around her, blaming the fires on "Jewish space lasers" and, ultimately, the Rothschild family.

For more than 200 years, the name "Rothschild" has been synonymous with two things: great wealth, and conspiracy theories about what they're "really doing" with it. Almost from the moment Mayer Amschel Rothschild and his sons emerged from the Jewish ghetto of Frankfurt to revolutionize the banking world, the Rothschild family has been the target of myths, hoaxes, bizarre accusations, and constant, virulent antisemitism. Over the years, they have been blamed for everything from the sinking of the Titanic, to causing the Great Depression, and even creating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jewish Space Lasers is a deeply researched dive into the history of the conspiracy industry around the Rothschild family.

©2023 Mike Rothschild (P)2023 Tantor Judaism Media Studies Social Sciences

Critic reviews

"With solid research and engaging humor, this book takes apart the conspiracy theories surrounding the Rothschild family."—Kirkus Reviews
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Brought a lot of the strange stories and conspiracies around Jewish people and the Rothschilds in particular into focus

Very Interesting

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A very well researched book.
As a sceptical observer of modern conspiracy theories and conspiracy peddlers, I was unaware of just how deep the antisemitism ran in much of their content; I knew it was there, but not to that extent that this book shows.
An unfortunate reminder of how antisemitism is still as alive and relevant as ever.

Insightful

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As a history of the Rothschilds, it's good. If you're looking for a deep dive into the history of conspiracy theories around the family, it only gets interesting in the last three hours. The book is a potential source for a drinking game wherein one drinks every time the word "canard" is used, but you may perish in the attempt.

Good history of a family

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Mike Rothschild gives a fascinating look at the eponymous family and the conspiracy culture that has built up around them over the centuries.

Sadly the reader could do with some pronunciation pointers, as there were some pretty glaring errors (e.g. Weimar Republic became Vee-ih-maarr Republic)

Other than that a great listen.

Well written and insightful

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A much needed dose of reality for an increasingly delusional age. Works as both a debunking of oft-repeated conspiracy nonsense and a pitted history of antisemitism.

Your Q-Anon loving uncle will hate this

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