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Utopian Fervor, The Yumminess of Paint, and More

Utopian Fervor, The Yumminess of Paint, and More

“Utopian fervor can spread through the social order like wildfire,” says Robert Darnton.

Sep 20, 2021
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“Utopian fervor can spread through the social order like wildfire,” says Robert Darnton. “Something similar took place in the French Revolution”  ... more »

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