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The note he wrote that provoked two nations to hunt you
A dangerous idea, written in a book, makes a man a fugitive for 16 years. Two nations want him arrested for it.
The note he wrote that provoked two nations to hunt you
This episode explores the life of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, a man whose philosophical writings led to warrants for his arrest in France and Geneva. It delves into the formative experiences that shaped his "free and republican spirit" and the profound impact of his ideas.
Person: Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Date: July 2, 1778
Location: Northern France
Status: Fugitive
Topic: Dangerous ideas
- Jean-Jacques Rousseau was hunted across…
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