Frederick Brown Bücher

The narrative delves into the political, social, and religious shifts in France between the World Wars, highlighting the departure from Enlightenment ideals towards authoritarianism and the rise of Fascism and anti-Semitism. Frederick Brown utilizes contemporary newspaper articles, journals, and literature to analyze the impact of the Dreyfus Affair and the resulting ideological clashes. This exploration reveals how these forces contributed to an era marked by violence and intense nationalism, offering a fresh perspective on a tumultuous period in French history.

The author of acclaimed biographies of Emile Zola and Flaubert now offers an ambitious, far-reaching portrait of fin-de-siecle France.

Set against the backdrop of post-war France, the narrative explores the social and political turmoil following the defeat to Prussia in 1870 and the aftermath of the civil war in 1871. Amidst a climate of vengeance, the Catholic Church and monarchists sought to regain influence. By 1880, the nation yearned for a powerful leader, leading to the rise of General Georges Boulanger. The book delves into the complexities of this era, highlighting the tensions and aspirations of a country in search of stability.

Reconsiders the events and the political, social, and religious movements that led to France's embrace of Fascism and anti-Semitism, exploring the tumultuous forces unleashed by the Dreyfus Affair, and examining how the clashing ideologies and the blood-soaked political scandals and artistic movements following the horror of World War I resulted in the country's era of militant authoritarianism; and how rioting, violent racism, and nationalistic fervor overtook France's sense of reason, sealed its fate, and led to the rise of the Vichy government.

This valuable genealogical resource presents abstracts of wills and other legal documents from Somersetshire, England, from the 16th to the 18th centuries. Compiled by genealogist Frederick Arthur Crisp from the manuscript collections of the Rev. Frederick Brown, this work provides important information about individuals and families from the region, as well as insights into legal and social history. With its meticulously researched abstracts and extensive index, this book is a must-have for anyone researching Somersetshire genealogy.