Neville Chamberlain, commented in a private letter on the persecution of German Jews: 'I believe the persecution arose out of two motives: a desire to rob the Jews of their money and a jealousy of their superior cleverness.' Chamberlain continued: 'No doubt Jews aren't a lovable people; I don't care about them myself; but that is not sufficient to explain the Pogrom.'37
Neville Chamberlain expressed his views on the persecution of German Jews in a private letter, suggesting that it stemmed from two main motivations: a financial desire to exploit the Jews and a jealousy of their intelligence and capabilities. This indicates a recognition of the underlying social and economic tensions that fueled anti-Semitism during this period.
He acknowledged that public sentiment towards Jews was not entirely positive, including his own feelings, yet he argued that such sentiments alone could not justify the brutal violence of the Pogrom. His reflections reveal a complex understanding of the factors driving the persecution, highlighting both societal prejudices and economic motivations.
