The Dreyfus Affair and the Crisis of French Manhood

The Dreyfus Affair serves as a lens through which historian Christopher E. Forth explores French societal anxieties regarding masculinity and modernity. He examines how the rhetoric and imagery from this pivotal moment influenced discussions about French manhood, continuing into the First World War. By analyzing the intersection of gender and national identity, Forth sheds light on the evolving perceptions of masculinity in France during a time of significant social and political upheaval.