Le Petit Journal - Supplement Illustre (23nd Jan 1898)
Номер объектаM2013/013:007
НазваниеLe Petit Journal - Supplement Illustre (23nd Jan 1898)
ОписаниеThis is the January 23rd edition of the 1898 Le Petit Journal illustrated supplement- Supplement Illustre. The title on the back pages reads, 'Le Commandant Esterhazy au Conseil De Guerre' - translating to 'Commandant Esterhazy Council War - read judgment, The council acquitted Major Esterhazy of treason, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. This miscarriage of justice inspired Emile Zole to pen his famous letter to the French President 'J'accuse', accusing the military and government of wrongly accusing Alfred Dreyfus and then covering up their misconduct.
Events surrounding this incident are largely referred to as the Dreyfus Affair; the public vilification, humiliation and eventual exoneration of a high ranking officer, accused of leaking French military secrets to Germany.
The affair, eventuating in the court martial and imprisonment of Dreyfus, had a polarising affect on French society and its internal institutions. Anti-Semitic sentiment intensified, particularly from the political right who were intent on discrediting the republic. The clandestine nature of the trial and the circumstantial nature of the evidence were challenged by Dreyfus supporters. Despite these observable injustices however, the affair became a platform for anti-Semitic campaigners. Whilst new evidence was uncovered not long after his incarceration, Alfred Dreyfus was denied an official acquittal until 1906.
The impact of the Dreyfus Affair on both French and European Jewry was considerable. The period became impetus for consideration of Jewish nationalism and fuelled debate regarding the nature of assimilation. Witnessing the anti-Semitic protests first-hand whilst in Paris is cited as a profund influence in the progression of Theodor Herzl's Zionist mandate.
Events surrounding this incident are largely referred to as the Dreyfus Affair; the public vilification, humiliation and eventual exoneration of a high ranking officer, accused of leaking French military secrets to Germany.
The affair, eventuating in the court martial and imprisonment of Dreyfus, had a polarising affect on French society and its internal institutions. Anti-Semitic sentiment intensified, particularly from the political right who were intent on discrediting the republic. The clandestine nature of the trial and the circumstantial nature of the evidence were challenged by Dreyfus supporters. Despite these observable injustices however, the affair became a platform for anti-Semitic campaigners. Whilst new evidence was uncovered not long after his incarceration, Alfred Dreyfus was denied an official acquittal until 1906.
The impact of the Dreyfus Affair on both French and European Jewry was considerable. The period became impetus for consideration of Jewish nationalism and fuelled debate regarding the nature of assimilation. Witnessing the anti-Semitic protests first-hand whilst in Paris is cited as a profund influence in the progression of Theodor Herzl's Zionist mandate.
Место изготовленияFrance
Дата 1898-01-23
Наименованиеnewspapers
Материалpaper
Причина созданияmedia
Размерность
- height: 450.00 mm
width: 313.00 mm
Кредитная линияSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Judge Judith Gibson