Dans le cloaque by Maurice Barrès
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| Author | Barrès, Maurice, 1862-1923 |
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| Title |
Dans le cloaque
Notes d'un membre de la Commission d'enquête sur l'affaire Rochette |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Dans le Cloaque" by Maurice Barrès is a political commentary and account written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the intricacies of a highly publicized parliamentary investigation surrounding the assassination of journalist Gaston Calmette and broader implications of political intrigue and corruption in France. Barrès, who was involved in the inquiry, examines the roles of various individuals entangled in this scandal, particularly focusing on figures such as Caillaux and Monis. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage by recounting the shocking assassination of Calmette by Madame Caillaux in response to a fierce media campaign against her husband. The unfolding events lead to the formation of a commission of inquiry that delves into allegations of governmental interference in legal proceedings regarding the fraudulent financier Rochette. Barrès shares candid observations about the dynamics within the commission, the motivations of various witnesses, and the moral dilemmas faced by those in power. Through this lens, he unveils a landscape laden with personal vendettas, political maneuvering, and ethical challenges, providing a nuanced exploration of the intersection between justice, politics, and personal ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | France -- Politics and government -- 1870-1940 |
| Subject | Caillaux, Joseph, 1863-1944 |
| Subject | Rochette, Henri |
| Subject | Finance, Public -- France |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55136 |
| Release Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 33 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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