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David Wiles, "Democracy, Theatre and Performance: From the Greeks to Gandhi" (Cambridge UP, 2024)

New Books in Political Science

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Theatrical Manipulation and Political Discourse During the French Revolution

This chapter examines the dynamic interplay between theatre and politics during the French Revolution, focusing on how dramatic arts served as a medium for public expression. It also highlights an influential actor-director who adeptly manipulated theatrical tactics amidst the political upheaval, reflecting on the philosophical themes of honesty and sincerity from thinkers like Rousseau.

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