The Dreyfus Affair: A Turning Point in French History
The Dreyfus Affair, a political scandal with lasting repercussions, began on December 22nd, 1894, when French Army officer Alfred Dreyfus was wrongly convicted of treason. This infamous case not only exposed deep-seated anti-Semitism within France but also revealed systemic corruption in the military and government. It ignited debates about justice, equality, and national identity, which […]