Lacouture, Jean — Leon Blum.

New York: Holmes & Meier Publishers, 1982. Orig. cloth binding. Dustjacket. xii. 571 pp. Index. Mailorder only - Alleen verzending mogelijk. Book condition : very good. - This biography by the French historian and journalist Jean Lacouture (1921-2015) is an authoritative biography and explores the life and legacy of Léon Blum, France’s first socialist and Jewish prime minister. Leading the Popular Front government between 1936 and 1938, Blum introduced social reforms such as paid vacations and the 40-hour workweek, shaping modern French society. The book also traces his intellectual background, his leadership during turbulent political battles, and his resistance against fascism. Captured during World War II, Blum endured imprisonment by the Vichy regime and survived Nazi deportation, later returning to political life. Jean Lacouture provides both a portrait of Blum’s character and a study of French democracy in crisis, emphasizing his courage, moral vision, and enduring influence in the struggle for justice and equality. ISBN 9780841907751.