1st Edition
The Daniel Wilsons in France, 1819–1919 Industry, the Arts, the Press, Châteaux, the Elysée Palace, and Scandal
Part I
1. The First Daniel Wilson (1790–1849): The Industrial Revolution, the Rise of a Scot in France, and the Youth of His Children (1836–1864)
Part II
2. The History of Le Château de Chenonceau
3. Restoring Chenonceau and Launching a Career: Wilson's First Newspaper Involvement and Election Campaign
4. Politics in Paris, 1869: Daniel and Marguerite Meet Jules Grévy
5. Tumultuous Years, 1870–1871: German Invasion, "Tours Capitale," Parisian Uprising, "la Commune," and a New National Assembly – Daniel, Marguerite and Grévy
6. 1870s – A Trio Ascendant: Grévy, a Prominent Republican Presiding the National Assembly; Wilson, Young Parliamentarian and News Entrepreneur; Marguerite, la Châtelaine; and Gustave Flaubert
7. The Press: Structure, Finance and Politics – A Long-Term View, 1789–1881
8. Grévy, President of the Republic; Wilson Privileged Politician and Pressman – "Missus Dominicus Plus"
9. Wilson in the Élysée, Press Baron and Political News Manipulator; the Legion of Honour and Clientelism
10. Summer of 1887: The Press, Politics, and Crime Stories – The Lull Before the Storm?
11: The Wilson Affair: Two Months of Political and Journalistic Mayhem – "Ah! quel malheur d’avoir un gendre!"
12. Wilson on Trial (February–March 1888): The Aftermath for the Grévy–Wilsons
Genesis and Final Thoughts
Biography
Michael B. Palmer is Professor Emeritus at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle—Paris 3 and author and co-author of 12 books, including the Routledge title Media Moguls.
