Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. "Alias Bluebeard" provides a chilling and scholarly examination of the life of Gilles de Rais, the infamous 15th-century Marshal of France whose horrific crimes gave rise to the enduring legend of "Bluebeard." Authored by the noted historian Emile Gabory, this work explores the staggering duality of a man who served as a distinguished companion to Joan of Arc before descending into a life of occultism, alchemy, and serial murder.Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Hundred Years' War and the aristocratic landscape of medieval Brittany, the narrative follows de Rais from his height of military glory and immense wealth to his eventual trial and execution. Gabory utilizes historical records and trial testimonies to reconstruct the social and psychological environment that permitted such atrocities to occur within the upper echelons of French nobility. The book offers a detailed look at medieval jurisprudence and the religious fervor of the era.By stripping away the layers of folklore, "Alias Bluebeard" presents a factual yet gripping account of a historical figure who remains one of the most enigmatic and terrifying villains in history. It is an essential read for those interested in true crime, French history, and the historical foundations of literary myths.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025268989

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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 'Alias Bluebeard' provides a chilling and scholarly examination of the life of Gilles de Rais, the infamous 15th-century Marshal of France whose horrific crimes gave rise to the enduring legend of 'Bluebeard.' Authored by the noted historian Emile Gabory, this work explores the staggering duality of a man who served as a distinguished companion to Joan of Arc before descending into a life of occultism, alchemy, and serial murder.Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Hundred Years' War and the aristocratic landscape of medieval Brittany, the narrative follows de Rais from his height of military glory and immense wealth to his eventual trial and execution. Gabory utilizes historical records and trial testimonies to reconstruct the social and psychological environment that permitted such atrocities to occur within the upper echelons of French nobility. The book offers a detailed look at medieval jurisprudence and the religious fervor of the era.By stripping away the layers of folklore, 'Alias Bluebeard' presents a factual yet gripping account of a historical figure who remains one of the most enigmatic and terrifying villains in history. It is an essential read for those interested in true crime, French history, and the historical foundations of literary myths.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025268989

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