"The History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume 1 [of 3] From the Beginning to the Death of Alexander I (1825)" is the first part of the influential work of the famous historian Simon Dubnov. In this book, the author examines in detail the history of the Jewish community in the Russian and Polish empires from the very beginning of their existence. From the earliest times to the disturbing events of the revolution of 1825, Dubnov reveals the important stages of the development of the Jewish community, including their social, cultural, religious and political contributions to the history of these countries. The book is not only a historiographical masterpiece, but also a powerful testimony about the complex relations between national groups and the search for identity in the conditions of political transformations."