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The Devil in the Holy Water, or the Art of Slander from Louis XIV to Napoleon
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The exploration of scandalous literature in eighteenth-century France reveals how libelers challenged the authority of the Old Regime. Robert Darnton delves into the vibrant lives of these figures, illustrating their impact on the ideological shifts that paved the way for a more radical political culture during Robespierre's era. This examination highlights the interplay between literature and politics, showcasing how dissenting voices contributed to the transformation of French society.
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The Devil in the Holy Water, or the Art of Slander from Louis XIV to Napoleon, Robert Darnton
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- 2011
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- Title
- The Devil in the Holy Water, or the Art of Slander from Louis XIV to Napoleon
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Darnton
- Publisher
- University of Pennsylvania Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 552
- ISBN13
- 9780812221718
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The exploration of scandalous literature in eighteenth-century France reveals how libelers challenged the authority of the Old Regime. Robert Darnton delves into the vibrant lives of these figures, illustrating their impact on the ideological shifts that paved the way for a more radical political culture during Robespierre's era. This examination highlights the interplay between literature and politics, showcasing how dissenting voices contributed to the transformation of French society.