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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting…
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1 author picked The Gods Are Athirst as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
You and I are recently witnessing the popular upheaval in France as a result of the chronic reduction of the purchasing power.
A new story? Ha, no! The French Revolution was about the same thing at the same place: making ends meet. Anatole France takes us through a particular subject within the Revolutionary Tribunal, where the trials of the bourgeoisie should end in bloody executions.
It is very interesting to get under the skin of those jurors to understand why uprisings happen. I can easily see why people seek revenge without any conscience. The ambiance is captivating, the plot is…
From Paul's list on The best books to understand the Western’s social unrest and decay.
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