The Man On Devil's Island: Alfred Dreyfus And The Affair That Divided France
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A landmark work of narrative history, The Man on Devil's Island chronicles one of the most explosive political scandals in modern French history — the wrongful conviction of Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish army officer falsely accused of treason in 1894. Ruth Harris presents a meticulously researched account of the Dreyfus Affair, unpacking the deep currents of antisemitism, nationalism, and Republican idealism that tore France apart for over a decade. With the authority of a seasoned historian, Harris moves beyond the familiar cast of characters to illuminate the broader social and religious forces — including the role of Catholic institutions and the press — that shaped public opinion and prolonged Dreyfus's exile on Devil's Island. The result is a richly detailed portrait of a nation in crisis, arguing that the Affair was not merely a miscarriage of justice but a defining battle for the soul of modern France.
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Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A landmark work of narrative history, The Man on Devil's Island chronicles one of the most explosive political scandals in modern French history — the wrongful conviction of Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish army officer falsely accused of treason in 1894. Ruth Harris presents a meticulously researched account of the Dreyfus Affair, unpacking the deep currents of antisemitism, nationalism, and Republican idealism that tore France apart for over a decade. With the authority of a seasoned historian, Harris moves beyond the familiar cast of characters to illuminate the broader social and religious forces — including the role of Catholic institutions and the press — that shaped public opinion and prolonged Dreyfus's exile on Devil's Island. The result is a richly detailed portrait of a nation in crisis, arguing that the Affair was not merely a miscarriage of justice but a defining battle for the soul of modern France.
