In the wake of the industrial revolution and scientific progress, hatred of Jews and the persecution to which they were subjected transformed again. The press of the time largely contributed to relaying new anti-Semitic ideas.
“If there had not been such powerful newspapers, there would have been no Dreyfus affair,” believes Adeline Wrona. While the profession of journalism is not yet structured, the titles rely on the affair and take sides to try to sell more than their competitors, even if it means inventing false news.