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Title: Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV

Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV" by Frantz Funck-Brentano is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the dark, scandalous realm of the court during Louis XIV's reign, with a particular focus on infamous figures, including the Marquise de Brinvilliers, a notorious poisoner. It delves deeply into the intrigues, murders, and the sociopolitical atmosphere of the time, presenting both historical events and critical analysis of societal values. At the start of the book, the author introduces the Marquise de Brinvilliers as a striking figure in French judicial history, known for her involved and infamous criminal activities. Funck-Brentano hints at her complex personality and the profound impact of her actions within Louis XIV's court. It is suggested that the narrative will uncover the details of her life, her trial, and the cultural climate of poisonings that rocked the elite of France. The opening sets the tone for a gripping exploration of morality, power dynamics, and the human capacity for both charm and cruelty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Funck-Brentano, Frantz, 1862-1947

Translator: Maidment, George

EBook No.: 43238

Published: Jul 17, 2013

Downloads: 107

Language: English

Subject: France -- Court and courtiers

Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715

Subject: Poisoners

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV

Note: Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV" by Frantz Funck-Brentano is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the dark, scandalous realm of the court during Louis XIV's reign, with a particular focus on infamous figures, including the Marquise de Brinvilliers, a notorious poisoner. It delves deeply into the intrigues, murders, and the sociopolitical atmosphere of the time, presenting both historical events and critical analysis of societal values. At the start of the book, the author introduces the Marquise de Brinvilliers as a striking figure in French judicial history, known for her involved and infamous criminal activities. Funck-Brentano hints at her complex personality and the profound impact of her actions within Louis XIV's court. It is suggested that the narrative will uncover the details of her life, her trial, and the cultural climate of poisonings that rocked the elite of France. The opening sets the tone for a gripping exploration of morality, power dynamics, and the human capacity for both charm and cruelty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Funck-Brentano, Frantz, 1862-1947

Translator: Maidment, George

EBook No.: 43238

Published: Jul 17, 2013

Downloads: 107

Language: English

Subject: France -- Court and courtiers

Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715

Subject: Poisoners

LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.