Publisher's Synopsis
Alias Bluebeard: The Life and Death of Gilles de Rais is a historical biography written by Emile Gabory. The book recounts the life of Gilles de Rais, a French nobleman who served as a military commander during the Hundred Years' War. Gilles de Rais was known for his bravery and military prowess, but he is also infamous for his association with the occult and his alleged crimes against children.Gabory delves into Gilles de Rais' childhood and upbringing, exploring how he became a successful military commander and wealthy landowner. The book also examines Gilles de Rais' interest in alchemy and the occult, and how this led to his downfall. Gabory discusses Gilles de Rais' trial and execution, as well as the lasting impact of his crimes on French society.Alias Bluebeard provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Gilles de Rais, shedding light on his motivations and actions. Gabory draws on historical documents and accounts to paint a vivid picture of medieval France, and the book is a fascinating exploration of a dark chapter in French history.This scarce antiquarian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.
