Discussion: The Devil in the Holy Water or the Art of Slander from Louis XIV to Napoleon

Author: Robert Darnton

Description: Darnton unravels the history of slander and its role in shaping public opinion during the tumultuous years of the French Revolution and Napoleonic era. Focusing on the rise of political pamphlets and scandals, the book reveals how defamatory literature became a powerful tool for propaganda and dissent.

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