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Utopian Fervor, The Yumminess of Paint, and More

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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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