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This article presents an examination into the political mobilization of Catholics and antisemitic violence in France at the end of the 19th century. The author explores other antisemitic movements and incidents of violence against Jews in Europe during the late 19th century and discusses how such a movement was able to take root in France, which had largely been thought to be impossible by French journalists, and examines the role that politically active Catholics played in the process. The author explores the history of antisemitism and discusses the differences between 19th and 20th century antisemitic movements.