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Le defaitisme et les grands proces; le proces Malvy; au cours des debats: M. Aristide... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Le defaitisme et les grands proces; le proces Malvy; au cours des debats: M. Aristide Briand a la barre des temoins. La Haute-Cour ne retint pas contre l'accuse les chefs d'accusation formidables articules contre lui; mais, le declarant coupable d'avoir failli aux devoirs de sa haute charge, elle le frappa, pour a "forfaiture", de cinq ans de bannissement, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Le Defaitisme et les Grands Proces; Le Proces Malvy, au cours des debats: M. Aristide Briand a la barre des temoins" (The Defeatism Trials; The Malvy Trial, during the debates: Mr. Aristide Briand examining witnesses), 1918, is a poignant photograph from the first world war era, taken during the high-profile trial of French politician Aristide Briand. The image, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, 1924, captures a significant moment in French political history. Briand, a prominent French statesman who served variously as Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of the Interior, stands at the witness stand in the Palais du Luxembourg, the seat of the French Senate and the location of the trial. He is surrounded by lawyers and other men, all intently focused on the proceedings. The atmosphere in the courtroom is tense, with the weight of the accusations against Briand hanging heavy in the air. The charges against Briand and his colleague, Louis Malvy, centered around allegations of treason and defeatism during the early stages of the first world war. Despite the formidable case presented by the prosecution, the High Court ultimately found Briand guilty not of treason, but of failing in his duties as a high-ranking government official. For this offense, he was sentenced to five years of exile. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the political landscape of post-war France, as well as the inner workings of a high-stakes courtroom drama. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often contentious nature of political life during a time of great upheaval and uncertainty. The photograph's creator remains unknown, adding to its mystery and historical intrigue. The image is a valuable historical document, providing insights into a pivotal moment in French political history and the human drama that unfolded within the walls of the Palais du Luxembourg.
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