The Dreyfus Affair and the Rise of the French Public Intellectual

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Focusing on the Dreyfus Affair's key figures and the role of public intellectuals, this volume offers a critical analysis of the events from 1894 to 1906. It delves into how intellectuals such as Bernard Lazare and Emile Zola shaped the narrative, revealing their impact on both the Affair and their own identities. The book includes mini-portraits of significant players and a detailed chronology, merging scholarly rigor with cultural insights to highlight the lasting significance of Dreyfus and his supporters in contemporary discourse.