
Mass Surveillance in France & Britain: The Age of the Individual
The French History Podcast
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Intelligence Services and the Dreyfus Affair
The chapter explores the establishment of intelligence-gathering services in France and Britain during the late 19th century in response to new challenges, focusing on the Dreyfus Affair. It covers the creation of agencies like the Dusseum Bureau, Special Branch, and MI5, the impact of the Franco-Prussian War, handling of the Dreyfus trial, and the power struggles between military and civilian authorities.
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