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On the 10th of, August 1557, an inauspicious day in the history of France, the roar of cannon was still heard at six in the evening in the plains of St. Quentin; where the French army had just been destroyed by the united troops of England and Spain, commanded by the famous Captain... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, p re (French for "father", akin to Senior in English), born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (1802-1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, p re, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (July 24, 1802 - December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world.

Alexandre Dumas, p re, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (July 24, 1802 - December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including... Read Full Overview

We are sometimes astonished at the striking resemblance existing between two persons who are absolute strangers to each other, but in fact it is the opposite which ought to surprise us. Indeed, why should we not rather admire a Creative Power so infinite in its variety that it... Read Full Overview

We are sometimes astonished at the striking resemblance existing between two persons who are absolute strangers to each other, but in fact it is the opposite which ought to surprise us. Indeed, why should we not rather admire a Creative Power so infinite in its variety that it... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, pere (French for "father," akin to Senior in English), born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (1802-1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas was a French writer. His works have been translated into many languages, and he is one of the most widely read French authors. Many of his historical novels of high adventure were originally published as serials, including The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas, p re, born Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie (July 24, 1802 - December 5, 1870) was a French writer, best known for his numerous historical novels of high adventure which have made him one of the most widely read French authors in the world. Many of his novels, including... Read Full Overview

Martin Guerre is a classic French history work by Alexandre Dumas. Martin Guerre, a French peasant of the 16th century, was at the center of a famous case of imposture. Several years after Martin Guerre had left his wife, child, and village, a man claiming to be him reappeared... Read Full Overview

L'affaire elle-m me tient en quelques lignes: Martin Guerre, paysan d'Artigat dans le Comt de Foix, qui avait quitt son village et sa famille, d pose plainte contre Arnaud du Tilh1 qui a usurp son identit pendant douze ans, trompant m me l' pouse de Martin Guerre, Bertrande... Read Full Overview

El caso Mart n Guerre es un famoso caso de impostura judicial. Un hombre en todo semejante a Mart n Guerre se hizo pasar por l y yaci incluso con su mujer, y al regresar el verdadero, no hubo manera de saber qui n era el marido leg timo de la mujer, pues ambos contestaban bien... Read Full Overview

Alexandre Dumas wrote the historical story "Martin Guerre". The narrative, which is based on actual events, is set in the 16th century and tells the fascinating story of a man by the name of Martin Guerre. The story examines issues of identity, deceit, love, and justice while... Read Full Overview

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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

"Martin Guerre" recounts a fascinating historical crime ripped from the pages of 16th-century France. Alexandre Dumas, Pere, masterfully delves into a perplexing case of identity theft and imposters, drawing readers into a world where truth and deception intertwine. This gripping... Read Full Overview