“Erection,” in Flaubert’s Dictionnaire des idées reçues, should only be said in reference to monuments. It might feel as if “election,” in recent times, risks a similar fate, as a word not to be brought up in polite society. Let’s not let that happen. To that end, here’s to talking about elections, with early modern-infused takes on public opinion (Michael Meere), political insult (Kathrina LaPorta), femmes fortes (Chloé Hogg), and the matter of media (Christophe Schuwey). – CH
On Technology and Public Opinion
Fig. 1. Plate from “Habit d’imprimeur en lettres.” Nicolas II de Larmessin, Costumes grotesques, 1695.
Chantal Grell, LOUISE MARIE DE GONZAGUE (1611-1667) REINE DE POLOGNE Passion et politique à la cour des Vasa. Tome I : Le temps de l'attente. Tome II : Le temps de l'action, Paris, H. Champion, 2024.