A Question of Treason.

  • Published In: National Review, 2024, v. 76, n. 2. P. 54 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Stuttaford, Andrew 3 of 3

Abstract

"France on Trial: The Case of Marshal Pétain" by Julian Jackson explores the life and actions of Marshal Philippe Pétain during World War II. Pétain, a hero of Verdun in World War I, became the symbol of a France that surrendered to German aggression in 1940. He was appointed prime minister and wrote a new constitution, establishing an authoritarian regime known as the French State. After the war, Pétain was tried for treason and found guilty, but his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment. The book raises complex questions about France's national interest, political legitimacy, and the conflict between law and morality. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:National Review. 2024/02, Vol. 76, Issue 2, p54
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0028-0038
  • Accession Number:174352920
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