A Modest Apology for the Citizens and Merchants of London, Who Petitioned the House of Commons Against Naturalizing the Jews

This 1753 book is a response to the controversial "Jewish Naturalization Bill" passed in May 1753, which allowed foreign-born Jews to be naturalized without taking the sacrament. The book offers an apology for the London citizens and merchants who petitioned against the bill, highlighting the public debate and anti-Semitic sentiments that followed its passage. The book includes arguments against the naturalization and reflects the intense public reaction that led to the bill's repeal within six months. The book's publication demonstrates the widespread anxieties and prejudices surrounding the integration of Jews into English society during the mid-18th century. It provides valuable insight into the social and political climate of the time.

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