 Les Cahiers des Dix : In Search of an Historical Truth to Transmit
The first edition of the Cahiers des Dix came out in October 1936. Because its reception was so enthusiastic and it sold out very quickly, the “Société des Dix” repeated the publication each year, offering readers interested in history an original edition and a variety of texts. Based on a press review covering the beginning of the Cahiers up until 1960, which is to say the first 25 editions, this article looks at the work of the members of the “Société,” the reception of the annual Cahiers and the commentaries published with each issue. How did the “Dix” present themselves and what claims did they make about their Cahiers ? Their voices are joined by those of loyal collaborators who supported, defended and praised them, including several women who spoke up forcefully.