By any means. Subversion and coup de force in the counterrevolution. Georges Valois’ experiences (1906 – 1928)

Authors

  • Joan Pubill Brugués Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17811/hc.v0i22.695

Keywords:

Georges Valois, Faisceau, Action Française, Jeunesses Patriotes, Subversion, Coup d’état

Abstract

This article tries to examine the notion of coup de force of the French counterrevolution in the first third of the 20th Century. Through Georges Valois’ numerous insurrectionary attempts, one of the masterminds behind the counterrevolutionary political culture, it can be examined how the aggressive expressions and insurgent conceptions inherent to the subversive ethos of the counterrevolution were not at odds with a tactic towards power that considered legal procedures. Contrary to what is generally believed, political praxis of the main contemporary formations, the Action Française, the Faisceau and the Jeunesses Patriotes, highlight that the seize of power could be executed “by any means”, not necessary by violent ones.

Enviado el (Submission Date): 28/10/2020

Aceptado el (Acceptance Date): 14/12/2020

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Published

2021-09-04

Issue

No. 22 (2021): Historia Constitucional N. 22 (2021)

Section

Europe and United States of America

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