Celebrated Crimes

""Celebrated Crimes"" is a collection of true crime stories written by the famous French author, Alexandre Dumas. The book consists of eight volumes, each containing stories of notorious criminals and their infamous deeds. The stories are based on historical events and individuals, and Dumas has added his own literary touch to make them more engaging and exciting.The first volume of the book covers the stories of the Borgias, including the infamous Pope Alexander VI and his children, Cesare and Lucrezia. The second volume includes tales of the Marquise de Brinvilliers, who murdered her family members for financial gain, and the Countess of Saint Geran, who was involved in a scandalous affair that led to murder.The third volume covers the story of the Man in the Iron Mask, a mysterious prisoner who was held captive in France for many years. The fourth volume includes the story of Joan of Naples, a queen who was accused of adultery and murder. The fifth volume covers the story of the Cenci family, who were brutally murdered by their own family members.The sixth volume includes the story of the Marquise de Ganges, who was murdered by her husband, and the seventh volume covers the story of the Countess of Sainte-Croix, who was involved in a scandalous affair that led to murder. The final volume covers the story of the execution of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots.Overall, ""Celebrated Crimes"" is a fascinating and thrilling read for those interested in true crime and historical events. Dumas' writing style adds a literary flair to the stories, making them both informative and entertaining.1895. Illustrated by Jacques Wagrez of Paris. Volume III. Massacres of the South 1551-1815. Dumas, French novelist and playwright, is now primarily recognized for his historical novels, which include the ever popular Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. Celebrated Crimes is a series of stories based upon historical records, from the pen of Dumas when he was a rising young dramatist and a lion in the literary set and world of fashion. In this volume Dumas writes about how the death of Henri IV led to new conflicts, whose first successes was on the side of the Protestants, but over time were won by the Catholics. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.