Intellectuals and French Passion

Author: Jean-Fran?ois Sirinelli (France)
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Publish Date: 2001-08-01
Features: The image of intellectuals is often chaotic. Were intellectuals in the 20th century heroes in major events and contributors to national causes, or irresponsible, half-hearted Don Quixotes? Were they even the source of social unrest and the origin of national disintegration? Through the study of the most turbulent periods in 20th-century French history and the depiction of intellectuals' winding involvement in national life, this book objectively and calmly evaluates the role and impact of intellectuals. The history of intellectuals is also a window through which to observe history, with every line revealing the great passion of the French nation.