Celebrated Crimes
Author : Pere Alexandre Dumas
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 13,41 MB
Release : 2002-11-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781404337114
Celebrated Crimes: Karl Ludwig Sand. Urbain Grandier. Nisida
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 32,1 MB
Release : 2019-02-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780469995352
Book Description
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Celebrated Crimes
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher :
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 35,46 MB
Release : 1910
Category : Literature
ISBN :
Book Description
With the assistance of several friends, Dumas wrote an eight-volume collection of essays on famous criminals and their crimes. This is the fourth volume, Karl Ludwig Sand, Urbain Grandier and Nisida, €detailing three well-known murderers and murder cases.
Karl Ludwig Sand. Urbain Grandier. Nisida
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher :
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 12,8 MB
Release : 1910
Category : Criminology
ISBN :
Book Description
The Complete Celebrated Crimes
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 1958 pages
File Size : 15,92 MB
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : History
ISBN : 1609775678
Book Description
Alexandre Dumas, author of The Three Musketeers and so many sequels, all but invented the action adventure novel, and certainly he has few peers in all the years since. His stories are thrilling works of derring-do, foul deeds, close escapes, and glorious victories. In this third volume of his Celebrated Crimes, Dumas tells the tale of Mary Queen of Scots, a woman who suffered a violent death, and around whose name an endless controversy has waged. Dumas goes carefully into the dubious episodes of her stormy career, but does not allow these to blind his sympathy for her fate. Mary, it should be remembered, was closely allied to France by education and marriage, and the French never forgave Elizabeth the part she played in the tragedy. This book was not written for children. Dumas has minced no words in describing the violent scenes of a violent time. In some instances facts appear distorted out of their true perspective, and in others the author makes unwarranted charges. The careful, mature reader -- for whom the books are intended -- will recognize and allow for this fact.
Celebrated Crimes (Complete Series – All 18 Books in One Edition)
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 1474 pages
File Size : 17,1 MB
Release : 2023-12-23
Category : True Crime
ISBN :
Book Description
Alexandre Dumas' 'Celebrated Crimes' is a captivating collection of historical non-fiction narratives recounting some of the most infamous criminal cases throughout history. Written with Dumas' signature flair for storytelling and meticulous attention to detail, each chapter immerses the reader into the political intrigues, scandals, and tragedies that shaped the course of history. Dumas' vivid descriptions and engaging narrative style make this series a must-read for lovers of both history and true crime. The historical accuracy of the accounts is remarkable, giving the reader an insight into the darker side of human nature and the consequences of ambition and greed. Alexandre Dumas, a renowned French author best known for his novels 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' drew inspiration for 'Celebrated Crimes' from his fascination with historical events and characters. His tireless research and dedication to storytelling shine through in this series, cementing his legacy as a master of historical fiction. Recommended for readers interested in delving into the dark corners of history and exploring the criminal minds behind some of the most notorious cases, 'Celebrated Crimes' is a gripping and enlightening read that will leave you pondering the complexities of human nature long after you turn the final page.
The Collected Works of D. K. Broster
Author : D. K. Broster
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 2799 pages
File Size : 15,31 MB
Release : 2023-11-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited collection of D. K. Broster's greatest historical novels, tales of romance in the past and thrillers: Contents: The Jacobite Trilogy: The Flight of the Heron The Gleam in the North The Dark Mile The Vision Splendid The Yellow Poppy "Mr. Rowl" Ships in the Bay! Almond, Wild Almond Child Royal A Fire of Driftwood Our Lady of Succour The Inn of the Sword On Parole The Laurel of the Race The Aristocrat The Admiral's Little Letty All Soul's Day The Crib The Book of Hours Fate the Eavesdropper The Promised Land Clairvoyance The Window
D. K. Broster Collection
Author : D. K. Broster
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 2798 pages
File Size : 34,42 MB
Release : 2023-12-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Book Description
This unique collection of D. K. Broster's greatest historical novels and action adventures has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards. The edition incorporates an active table of contents, interactive footnotes and all other information relevant to the content which makes the reading experience meticulously organized and enjoyable: The Jacobite Trilogy: The Flight of the Heron The Gleam in the North The Dark Mile The Vision Splendid The Yellow Poppy "Mr. Rowl" Ships in the Bay! Almond, Wild Almond Child Royal A Fire of Driftwood Our Lady of Succour The Inn of the Sword On Parole The Laurel of the Race The Aristocrat The Admiral's Little Letty All Soul's Day The Crib The Book of Hours Fate the Eavesdropper The Promised Land Clairvoyance The Window
Celebrated Crimes
Author : Alexandre Dumas
Publisher : anboco
Page : 2016 pages
File Size : 32,18 MB
Release : 2016-08-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 3736408803
Book Description
Dumas's 'Celebrated Crimes' was not written for children. The novelist has spared no language—has minced no words—to describe the violent scenes of a violent time. "In some instances facts appear distorted out of their true perspective, and in others the author makes unwarranted charges. It is not within our province to edit the historical side of Dumas, any more than it would be to correct the obvious errors in Dickens's Child's History of England. The careful, mature reader, for whom the books are intended, will recognize, and allow for, this fact.
Embracing the Darkness
Author : John Callow
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 31,68 MB
Release : 2017-10-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1786722615
Book Description
As dusk fell on a misty evening in 1521, Martin Luther - hiding from his enemies at Wartburg Castle - found himself seemingly tormented by demons hurling walnuts at his bedroom window. In a fit of rage, the great reformer threw at the Devil the inkwell from which he was preparing his colossal translation of the Bible. A belief - like Luther's - in the supernatural, and in black magic, has been central to European cultural life for 3000 years. From the Salem witch trials to the macabre novels of Dennis Wheatley; from the sadistic persecution of eccentric village women to the seductive sorceresses of TV's Charmed; and from Derek Jarman's punk film Jubilee to Ken Russell's The Devils, John Callow brings the twilight world of the witch, mage and necromancer to vivid and fascinating life. He takes us into a shadowy landscape where, in an age before modern drugs, the onset of sudden illness was readily explained by malevolent spellcasting. And where dark, winding country lanes could terrify by night, as the hoot of an owl or shriek of a fox became the desolate cries of unseen spirits.Witchcraft has profoundly shaped the western imagination, and endures in the forms of modern-day Wicca and paganism. Embracing the Darkness is an enthralling account of this fascinating aspect of the western cultural experience.
