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Celebrated Crimes

Celebrated Crimes

Burnham, I. G.
Dumas, Alexandre

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Classic FictionHistorical Fiction

ISBN10: 1417918357
ISBN13: 9781417918355
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2004
Pages: 316
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Celebrated Crimes is a collection of true crime stories written by the famous French author, Alexandre Dumas. Originally published in 1839, the book chronicles some of the most notorious criminals and crimes in history, including the likes of Mary Queen of Scots, Joan of Arc, and the Borgias. Each chapter of the book tells the story of a different criminal, with Dumas weaving together historical facts and his own imagination to create a compelling narrative. The book is not only a fascinating look at some of the most infamous criminals in history, but also a reflection on the nature of crime and punishment, and the ways in which society has dealt with criminal behavior throughout history. Despite the fact that the book is over 180 years old, it remains a popular read for true crime enthusiasts, history buffs, and fans of Dumas' writing. The book has been translated into numerous languages and has been adapted into various other mediums, including films, television shows, and stage productions. Overall, Celebrated Crimes is a gripping and insightful exploration of human nature and the darker side of society.1895. Illustrated by Jacques Wagrez of Paris. Volume III. Massacres of the South 1551-1815. Dumas, French novelist and playwright, is now primarily recognized for his historical novels, which include the ever popular Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. Celebrated Crimes is a series of stories based upon historical records, from the pen of Dumas when he was a rising young dramatist and a lion in the literary set and world of fashion. In this volume Dumas writes about how the death of Henri IV led to new conflicts, whose first successes was on the side of the Protestants, but over time were won by the Catholics. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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