The trial of Madame Caillaux

Type

Book

Authors

Berenson, Edward

ISBN 10

0520073479

ISBN 13

9780520073470

DDC

364.1

Tags

Women, Political, France, Women in History, Criminology, General, Europe, Gender Studies, Henriette Caillaux, Joseph Caillaux, Gaston Caillaux, Discrimination, Sexual discrimination

Abstract

"Edward Berenson recounts the trial of Henriette Caillaux, the wife of a powerful French cabinet minister, who murdered her husband's enemy Le Figaro editor Gaston Calmette, in March 1914, on the eve of World War I. In analyzing this momentous event, Berenson draws a fascinating portrait of Belle Epoque politics and culture." - Voila

Description

Contents:
Henriette Caillaux and the crime of passion -- Joseph Caillaux : the politics of personality -- Henriette Caillaux : femininity, feminism, and the real woman -- Berthe Gueydan : the politcis of divorce -- Jodge Alnael : masculinity, honor, and the duel -- Gason Calmette : the power and venality of the press.

Biblio Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages 249-291) and index.

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