HIST 4101 Famous Trials: The Dreyfus Affair
Investigates the famous and controversial trial of Alfred Dreyfus, a sensational political scandal and a miscarriage of justice. The Affair began in 1894 and involved the conviction for treason of a young military officer of Alsatian Jewish descent. The trial and verdict exposed the social and political divisions within France during the Third Republic. The arguments and outcome of the trial are covered through an analysis of the historical period, the people, the key issues involved, and the impact it had on France, Europe, and the world.