Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV
| Author | : Frantz Funck-Brentano |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 197 |
| Release | : 2019-12-04 |
| ISBN-10 | : EAN:4057664561312 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV by : Frantz Funck-Brentano
Download or read book Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV written by Frantz Funck-Brentano and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This history book chronicles a period known as the Affair of the Poisons, which was a major murder scandal in France during the reign of King Louis XIV. Between 1677 and 1682, a number of prominent members of the aristocracy were implicated and sentenced on charges of poisoning and witchcraft. The scandal reached into the inner circle of the king and led to the execution of 36 people.
