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Gilles de Rais: The Original Bluebeard 1926

Gilles de Rais: The Original Bluebeard 1926

Vincent, A. L.
Binns, Clare

Paperback

Series: Kessinger Legacy Reprints

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesFrench History

ISBN10: 1162733888
ISBN13: 9781162733883
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.71
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Gilles de Rais: The Original Bluebeard 1926 is a biography written by A. L. Vincent that explores the life of Gilles de Rais, a French nobleman who lived in the 15th century. Gilles de Rais is infamous for his association with the legend of Bluebeard, a wealthy and violent nobleman who murdered his wives. Vincent's book provides a detailed account of Gilles de Rais' life, from his early days as a successful military commander to his descent into darkness and eventual execution. The author delves into the historical context of the time period, providing insight into the political and social climate of 15th century France.Vincent also explores the psychological motivations behind Gilles de Rais' crimes, attempting to understand what drove him to commit such heinous acts. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a notorious figure in history.Overall, Gilles de Rais: The Original Bluebeard 1926 is a compelling biography that sheds light on a dark chapter in French history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, medieval history, or psychology.Introduction By M. Hamblin Smith.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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