Old brochure Political sketch teaching Communism Cogniot Resistance

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Description

Old brochure entitled "Esquisse d'une politique française de l'enseignement" (Outline of a French Education Policy), written by Georges Cogniot, Member of Parliament for Paris and former rapporteur for the National Education budget. The work is presented as a soft-cover booklet, with a beige cover and graphics characteristic of the mid-20th century. The sober and structured typographical layout highlights the title and the author, as well as the mention of a presentation on behalf of the Communist Party to Resistance groups. A small handwritten annotation "B.B." is visible at the top left of the cover.

The matte paper cover features a black graphic border, with geometric elements (lines, triangles) typical of post-war militant or political publications. The author's name, Georges Cogniot, is clearly legible at the top right, accompanied by his functions. All the cover text is printed in black on a beige background, without illustration, which gives the object an institutional sobriety.

The document is standing upright on an old wooden table, in what appears to be a bookcase filled with bound books, suggesting a conservation or study environment. The spine of the brochure appears stapled (saddle-stitched binding visible on the edge), in accordance with propaganda or political analysis publications from that period.

The corners and edges of the cover show a slight patina, typical of its age, but no major snags are visible on the displayed side. The printing remains clear, with no apparent discoloration in the visible area. This brochure stands out for its sober presentation, its historical interest, and its explicit link to 20th-century political history and education in France.

Condition

Used book, sold as is. Shows slight signs of handling and a use-related patina on the cover, with no tears or major stains visible on the displayed side.

Did you know? Georges Cogniot (1901-1978) was a committed French intellectual and politician, a member of the French Communist Party and active in the Resistance. He played an important role in the reflection on national education during the Liberation, and his work influenced post-war educational policy.

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