Jean-Luc Barré explore la complexité de l'homme du 18 juin sans idéalisation. Il aborde ses aspects controversés et remet en question des idées reçues sur sa vision de l'Histoire, de la France, de l'Europe, et du monde, ainsi que sur l'État, les institutions et ses choix diplomatiques.
Focusing on the lives and intellectual contributions of Jacques and Raïssa Maritain, this biography reveals their commitment to social justice, opposition to the Vichy regime, and efforts against intellectual repression within the church. Drawing from unpublished materials in the Maritain Archives, it highlights their contemplative lifestyle and connections with revolutionary artists. The translation by Bernard Doering makes this essential work accessible to a wider audience, appealing to both scholars and those interested in modern Catholic intellectual history.