Note 182 — Chapter XXXIII · A.D. 1600-1700. THE JEWS IN GERMANY AND CENTRAL EUROPE.
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A different explanation has been given of Leopold’s strange changes in his treatment of the Jews. He is said to have shown them favour at first, on account of his attachment to a beautiful Jewess. But she was assassinated; and Leopold, at first believing the deed to have been done by the Jews, banished them. Afterwards, being convinced of his mistake, he allowed them to return.