Publisher's Synopsis
Celebrated Crimes is a book written by Alexandre Dumas, the famous French author of The Three Musketeers. This large print edition features stories of some of the most notorious criminals and criminals in history, including figures like Joan of Arc, Mary Queen of Scots, and the infamous serial killer, Bluebeard. Dumas presents a detailed account of the crimes committed by these individuals, often including their motives, methods, and eventual capture and punishment. The book is a fascinating look into the darker side of human nature, and provides insight into the social and political climate of the times in which these crimes were committed. This large print edition makes the text accessible to readers with visual impairments or those who prefer larger text.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 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.
