Observations Pour La Dame Veuve Calas Et Sa Famille... [French]

By Pierre-Jean Mariette

Observations Pour La Dame Veuve Calas Et Sa Famille delves into the infamous Calas affair, a landmark case of religious intolerance and judicial error that shook 18th-century France. Authored by Pierre Mariette, this work presents arguments and observations on behalf of the widow Calas and her family, following the execution of Jean Calas, a Protestant merchant wrongly accused of murdering his son.

This historical document offers invaluable insight into the legal and social complexities of the time, shedding light on the pervasive religious prejudices and the struggle for justice in pre-revolutionary France. The Calas affair became a cause c l bre championed by Voltaire, whose involvement helped to expose the flaws in the legal proceedings and ultimately led to the posthumous rehabilitation of Jean Calas. Mariette's account provides a critical perspective on the events, highlighting the devastating impact on the Calas family and the broader implications for religious freedom and human rights.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1273817079
• ISBN13: 9781273817076
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"