Dreyfus to De Gaulle : politics and society in France, 1898-1969 /

Pp. 3-12, "France and the Dreyfus Affair", summarize the development and dimensions of the Affair, contending that it raised key themes essential to a proper understanding of French political and social history in the 20th century. Discusses the right-wing challenge to the Republic, based...

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Main Author: McMillan, James F., 1948-2010
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Edward Arnold, 1985.
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Online Access:French equivalent / Équivalent français
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Summary:Pp. 3-12, "France and the Dreyfus Affair", summarize the development and dimensions of the Affair, contending that it raised key themes essential to a proper understanding of French political and social history in the 20th century. Discusses the right-wing challenge to the Republic, based on a broad antisemitic alliance, and the re-formation of the Left around the banner of republican defense. Pp. 131-139, "The Vichy Regime, 1940-1944", discuss also antisemitism and collaboration with the Third Reich in carrying out the Final Solution.
Physical Description:viii, 198 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0713164077
9780713164077