Vol. 20, No. 13
December 8, 2014
Cover Story
The Rage in France
Eric Zemmour's raw attack on France's elites is the talk of Paris
By Christopher Caldwell
Also in This Issue
- Extending Extensions — Reuel Marc Gerecht
- She's Back — Charlotte Allen
- The Bitter End — Quin Hillyer
This December 2014 issue led with Christopher Caldwell's analysis of Eric Zemmour's controversial critique of France's establishment, examining the populist fervor sweeping French politics. The magazine also covered ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations through Reuel Marc Gerecht's lens, Charlotte Allen's reporting on fresh claims about Jesus's wife, and Quin Hillyer's account of Senator Mary Landrieu's unsuccessful reelection campaign. A substantial books and arts section featured pieces on French history, American constitutional law, Bob Hope's comedy legacy, and Elizabethan Catholic persecution, alongside holiday reading recommendations on figures including Napoleon and Jack Reacher.