The Letters of Captain Dreyfus to His Wife - Paperback

by Captain Alfred Dreyfus (Author), L. G. Moreau (Translator)

The Letters of Captain Dreyfus to His Wife is a collection of personal letters written by Captain Alfred Dreyfus to his wife during his imprisonment on Devil's Island. Dreyfus was a French army officer who was wrongfully accused of espionage and treason in the late 19th century. He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison, but his case became a cause c�����l�����bre and sparked a national scandal in France.The letters in this book offer a unique insight into Dreyfus's thoughts and feelings during his time in captivity. They reveal the emotional toll that his imprisonment took on him, as well as his unwavering determination to prove his innocence and clear his name. The letters also provide a glimpse into Dreyfus's personal life, including his love for his wife and his devotion to his family.The book includes an introduction by historian Ruth Harris, who provides context and background information on the Dreyfus Affair. The letters themselves are presented in their original French, with an English translation provided alongside. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Dreyfus Affair, French history, or the human experience of imprisonment and injustice.1899. With portraits. These are the letters of the French army officer who was the subject of the Dreyfus Affair to his wife, written during the period of his misfortunes. Dreyfus was arrested in 1894 for treason. He was charged with giving military secrets to Germany. However his conviction was based on circumstantial evidence. Dreyfus was framed. While he suffered on Devils Island new evidence came about that indicated his innocence and nothing was done about it. His cause was greatly helped when Emile Zola wrote an open letter under the headline J'Accuse, accusing the army of covering up its errors in making the case. Dreyfus was eventually pardoned and went on to serve in World War I.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.