Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-246).
1. Inventing the Artisanat, 1900-1925; 2. A Fractious Movement, 1925-1932; 3. Artisans Face the Crisis, 1932-1936; 4. Artisans and the Popular Front, 1936-1939; 5. Vichy: The Broken Promise; 6. Epilogue: Artisans in the New France; 7. Conclusion; Appendixes; Appendix A. CHARTER OF THE ARTISANAT; Appendix B. ARTISANAL MANIFESTO; Appendix C. ACCORD GÉNÉRAL; Notes; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R.
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Tracing the rise and fall of the French artisans' political movement from the turn of the century to the 1960s, the author uncovers the reasons why the French petit bourgeoisie did not embrace fascism as their counterparts in other European countries did.
Politics of survival.
Artisans-- Political activity-- France-- History-- 20th century.
Fascism-- France-- History-- 20th century.
Middle class-- Political activity-- France-- History-- 20th century.
Artisans-- France-- Activité politique-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
Classes moyennes-- France-- Activité politique-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
Fascisme-- France-- Histoire-- 20e siècle.
Artisans-- Political activity.
Fascism.
Middle class-- Political activity.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Political Process-- Political Advocacy.