Gilles de Rais: The Original Bluebeard 1926 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417975921)

Gilles de Rais: The Original Bluebeard 1926 is a historical non-fiction book written by A.L. Vincent. The book delves into the life of Gilles de Rais, a notorious French nobleman who lived during the 15th century. Gilles de Rais is infamous for being a serial killer who murdered hundreds of children. The book explores the life of Gilles de Rais, from his early years as a wealthy and powerful nobleman to his descent into madness and depravity. The author provides a detailed account of Gilles de Rais' crimes, including his methods of killing and the psychological factors that may have contributed to his behavior. The book also examines the cultural and historical context of Gilles de Rais' life, including the role of religion, politics, and social norms in shaping his actions. Overall, Gilles de Rais: The Original Bluebeard 1926 is a gripping and informative read that sheds light on one of the most infamous figures in history.Introduction By M. Hamblin Smith.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.

Author: A. L. Vincent, Clare Binns
ISBN-10: 141797592X
ISBN-13: 9781417975921
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2004
Pages: 236
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.54d