Original Pieces Relative To The Trial And Execution Of Mr. John Calas
Merchant At Toulouse, Who Was Broke On The Wheel In That City, ... For The Supposed Murder Of His Eldest Son, ... With A Preface, And Remarks On The Whole, By M. De Voltaire
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Voltaire's account of the trial and execution of John Calas is a powerful and often disturbing glimpse into the criminal justice system of 18th century France. The author shows the inadequacies of the system and the dangers of mob mentality. Despite being written over 250 years ago, this account remains a relevant commentary on the nature of justice and the dangers of prejudice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly o...
Voltaire's account of the trial and execution of John Calas is a powerful and often disturbing glimpse into the criminal justice system of 18th century France. The author shows the inadequacies of the system and the dangers of mob mentality. Despite being written over 250 years ago, this account remains a relevant commentary on the nature of justice and the dangers of prejudice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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