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Giuliano da Empoli on His Early Encounter with Political Violence

publication · 2026-04-26

In a weekly interview series by Le Monde, author Giuliano da Empoli reflects on a decisive moment in his life: his early and intimate encounter with political violence. Da Empoli, known for "Le Mage du Kremlin" and "Les Ingénieurs du chaos," admits he took time to realize how allergic he is to power. The interview explores how this formative experience shaped his understanding of power and his subsequent writings.

Key facts

  • Giuliano da Empoli is the author of 'Le Mage du Kremlin' and 'Les Ingénieurs du chaos'.
  • The interview is part of Le Monde's weekly series 'Je ne serais pas arrivé là si…'.
  • Da Empoli discusses his early and intimate encounter with political violence.
  • He states he took time to understand how allergic he is to power.
  • The interview was published on April 26, 2026.

Entities

Artists

  • Giuliano da Empoli

Institutions

  • Le Monde

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