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2020-04-02
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Massard, Émile
1857
1932
Massard, Emile Nicolas
Les espionnes à Paris
la vérité sur Mata-Hari, Marguerite Francillard, la femme du cimetière, les marraines, une grande vedette parisienne, la mort de Marussia
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"Les espionnes à Paris" by Émile Massard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book aims to explore the lives and roles of female spies during wartime, focusing particularly on the infamous Mata-Hari. It seeks to demystify the legend surrounding her story and presents a detailed examination of espionage activities in Paris, illustrating the complexities and dangers faced by those involved. The opening of the text introduces readers to the context of Mata-Hari, revealing the fascination and sensationalism that surrounded her life and death. Massard discusses her background as a successful dancer, her romantic involvements with influential men, and her dual life as a spy for Germany during World War I. He emphasizes the misconceptions that have clouded her legacy, aiming to challenge the romanticized views of her as a tragic heroine and instead portray her as a manipulative figure whose betrayals had severe consequences for many soldiers in combat. This sets the stage for a thorough exploration of her activities and the broader implications of espionage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Secret service -- Germany
Women spies
D501
Text
FR Biographie, Mémoires, Journal intime, Correspondance
FR Nouveautés
FR Histoire
Category: Biographies
Category: French Literature
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: History - Warfare
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