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The Rest Is HistoryMay 27, 2021
“There's a fantastic portrait of Fouché, who was the, you know, police head honcho of Napoleon by Stephen Schwartz. And I think that's what I like. It's the most remarkable book about, in a way, the first French policemen.”
Sentiment: Highly Recommended
Trigger: Parisian history and power
For: History enthusiasts and those interested in French politics
Key quote: “There's a fantastic portrait of Fouché, who was the, you know, police head honcho of Napoleon by Stephen Schwartz.”
The host mentions 'Fouché' by Stephen Schwartz as a remarkable portrayal of the first French policeman, highlighting the complexities of power dynamics in Paris. This book is referenced in the context of discussing the murky relationship between the police and the populace during significant historical events in France.