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Dreyfus: the Traitor
The people point out Dreyfus as a traitor against France, who has been betraying army secrets to the Germans Date: 1895
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Affair Dreyfus Germans Point Secrets Traitor 1895 Betraying
Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "The Traitor Unveiled: The Crowd Points Finger at Alfred Dreyfus in the Heart of the Dreyfus Affair (1895)" 2. In this striking historical image, a large crowd gathers in front of the École Militaire in Paris, France, as they point an accusing finger towards Alfred Dreyfus, the infamous figure at the center of the Dreyfus Affair. The year was 1895, and the atmosphere was tense as the people, fueled by anti-Semitic sentiments and misinformation, believed Dreyfus to be a traitor who had been betraying French army secrets to the Germans. 3. The Dreyfus Affair, a pivotal moment in French history, began when a document, known as the "bordereau," was discovered in the German embassy in Paris. The document contained military information that suggested a French spy was at work. The French military intelligence identified Dreyfus as the culprit based on forged evidence, leading to his arrest and a highly publicized trial. 4. The image captures the intensity of the moment as the crowd, driven by the hysteria of the time, publicly shames Dreyfus. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the dangerous consequences of misinformation and the role of public opinion in shaping the course of history. 5. The Dreyfus Affair ultimately led to a major turning point in French society, with the exoneration of Dreyfus in 1899 and the eventual dismantling of the anti-Semitic propaganda that had fueled the initial accusations. This image, a poignant representation of the era, continues to resonate with historians and scholars as a testament to the complexities of human behavior and the power of truth to prevail.
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