Publisher's Synopsis
The Crimes of Urbain Grandier and Others is a non-fiction book written by the renowned French author Alexandre Dumas and published in 1907. The book is a historical account of the infamous case of Urbain Grandier, a French Catholic priest who was accused of witchcraft and demonic possession in the 17th century. Dumas provides a detailed description of the events leading up to Grandier's trial, including the political and religious tensions of the time, and the various accusations made against him. He also examines the role of the Church and the state in the trial, as well as the use of torture and forced confessions. In addition to Grandier's case, Dumas also explores other notable cases of witchcraft and demonic possession throughout history, including the Salem Witch Trials in America and the case of the Loudun Possessions in France. Overall, The Crimes of Urbain Grandier and Others offers a fascinating insight into the history of witchcraft and the legal and social systems that allowed for such accusations to be made and acted upon.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.
