

IN the judicial annals of France there has never been a more striking or celebrated figure than the Marquise de Brinvilliers. The enormity of her crimes, the brilliance of her rank, the circumstances accompanying her trial and death, -the story of which, as told by her confessor,...



""Princes and Poisoners"" is a historical book by Frantz Funck-Brentano that delves into the fascinating world of the court of Louis XIV, the Sun King of France. Through a series of studies, the author explores the complex relationships between the powerful princes and the dangerous...


""Princes and Poisoners Or Studies of the Court of Louis XIV"" by Frantz Funck-Brentano is a historical book that delves into the intrigues and scandals that occurred during the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King of France. The book examines the political and social climate of...




This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this...


