Publisher's Synopsis
Alias Bluebeard: The Life and Death of Gilles de Rais is a biographical account of one of the most notorious figures in French history. Written by Emile Gabory, the book explores the life of Gilles de Rais, a wealthy and powerful nobleman who fought alongside Joan of Arc in the Hundred Years' War.However, after the war, de Rais's life took a dark turn. He became obsessed with the occult and began engaging in horrific acts of violence and depravity. Rumors soon began to circulate that he was kidnapping and murdering young boys, and eventually he was arrested and put on trial for his crimes.Gabory's book delves into the details of de Rais's life, exploring his childhood, his military career, and his descent into madness and evil. The author also examines the historical context of de Rais's crimes, shedding light on the social and cultural factors that may have contributed to his behavior.Overall, Alias Bluebeard is a gripping and disturbing account of one man's descent into darkness, and a fascinating glimpse into a dark chapter of French history.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.
