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Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV (Cram Edition)

Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV (Cram Edition)

Funck-Brentano, Frantz
Maidment, George

Paperback

French HistoryTrue Crime

ISBN10: 102620139X
ISBN13: 9781026201398
Publisher: Xpresspress
Published: Jul 1 2026
Pages: 266
Weight: 0.83
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This XpressRead Cram Edition of Princes and Poisoners pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.

Step back into the opulent and treacherous world of the French court under Louis XIV with Frantz Funck-Brentano's Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV. This historical study delves into a dark chapter of French history, exploring the prevalence of poison and intrigue within the highest echelons of society.

Funck-Brentano meticulously unveils a world where power struggles and personal vendettas played out against a backdrop of lavish extravagance. Discover the methods and motives behind a series of poisonings that rocked France, shaking the foundations of the royal court.

This carefully prepared edition offers readers a fascinating glimpse into a period defined by its grandeur and its secrets. Explore the historical context of crime and punishment in 17th century France, a time when poison became a weapon of choice amongst princes and commoners alike. Princes and Poisoners remains a chilling and compelling account of a bygone era.

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