Jean Moulin, 1899 - 1943: The French Resistance and the RepublicJean Moulin is a universally recognized French hero, celebrated as the delegate of General de Gaulle to Nazi-occupied France in 1942-3 and founder of the National Resistance Council in May 1943. He is known for defiance of the German invaders in June 1940 and for his death in the hands of Gestapo chief Klaus Barbie in July 1943. This book is the fist fully documented account in English of his republican background, his resistance activities, and of his death and reputation. |
Contents
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3 A Jacobin in the Prefectures 191934 | 19 |
4 Fascism and AntiFascism 19346 | 39 |
5 The Popular Front 19368 | 49 |
6 The Youngest Prefect 19389 | 64 |
7 War and the First Resistance 193940 | 76 |
8 From Resister to Resistance 19401 | 100 |
9 Mission Rex 19423 | 123 |
10 The National Resistance Council May 1943 | 151 |
11 The Tragedy of Caluire and After | 177 |
12 A Contested Legacy 19432000 | 192 |
Notes | 213 |
Bibliography | 237 |
Other editions - View all
Jean Moulin, 1899 - 1943: The French Resistance and the Republic A. Clinton No preview available - 2002 |
Jean Moulin, 1899-1943: The French Resistance and the Republic Alan Clinton No preview available - 2002 |
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