The Truth About The Dreyfus Case (1897)

The Truth About The Dreyfus Case is a non-fiction book written by Bernard Lazare in 1897. It provides an in-depth analysis of the infamous Dreyfus Affair, a political scandal that rocked France in the late 19th century. The book delves into the wrongful conviction of Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish French army officer, for treason, and the subsequent cover-up by the French military establishment. Lazare, a French Jewish intellectual and journalist, was one of the few public figures who spoke out in defense of Dreyfus and exposed the anti-Semitic motives behind his persecution. In this book, he presents a scathing critique of the French government, military, and judiciary for their role in the miscarriage of justice. He also examines the broader social and political context of the case, including the rise of nationalism and anti-Semitism in France.The Truth About The Dreyfus Case is a seminal work of investigative journalism and a landmark in the history of political activism. It played a crucial role in raising public awareness of the case and helped to mobilize the international campaign for Dreyfus's exoneration. The book remains a classic of French literature and a powerful indictment of injustice and bigotry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.