Hardback. The persecution of the French Army's most promising Jewish officer, who was falsely accused of passing military secrets to the Germans. It ended as the cause celebre of the 19th century, the Affair not only of France but of the world, an event that was eventually to cause mass protests in Europe and America, produce Emile Zola's ringing 'J'Accuse', and involve most of the leading international figures of the day. Illus., Chronology, Selected Sources and Bibliog. + Index. 346pp. 8vo. h/back. Nr. F. in Nr. F. dw.