At the heart of this book lies a true crime that was sensational in its day. A microhistory that tells a larger and more significant story about the development of far-right political movements, domestic terrorism, and the importance of courage, Assassination in Vichy explores the impact of France’s deep political divisions, wartime choices, and post-war memory.
Gayle K. Brunelle is a professor emeritus at California State University, Fullerton.
Annette Finley-Croswhite is a professor of History and director of the Center for Faculty Development at Old Dominion University.