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Title: L'homme au masque de fer
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "L'homme au masque de fer" by P. L. Jacob is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative delves into the intriguing and mysterious story surrounding the figure known as the Masked Man, a person who was imprisoned under peculiar circumstances during the reign of Louis XIV. The author explores various historical hypotheses and records related to this enigmatic character, engaging with a wealth of speculation regarding his identity and significance. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of the legend of the Man in the Iron Mask, first publicized in 1745. It recounts the earliest accounts of his imprisonment and raises questions about his identity, notably suggesting various candidates such as Louis XIV's illegitimate son. Jacob references previous literature, rumors, and controversies that swirl around the Masked Man, hinting at the dramatic and often contradictory tales that have emerged over time. The narrative suggests a deep dive into the conspiracies and secrets of his imprisonment, positioning it as a subject of both fascination and scholarly debate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884
EBook No.: 63201
Published: Sep 14, 2020
Downloads: 48
Language: French
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
Subject: Fouquet, Nicolas, 1615-1680
Subject: Man in the Iron Mask
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: L'homme au masque de fer
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http:
//gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "L'homme au masque de fer" by P. L. Jacob is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The narrative delves into the intriguing and mysterious story surrounding the figure known as the Masked Man, a person who was imprisoned under peculiar circumstances during the reign of Louis XIV. The author explores various historical hypotheses and records related to this enigmatic character, engaging with a wealth of speculation regarding his identity and significance. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of the legend of the Man in the Iron Mask, first publicized in 1745. It recounts the earliest accounts of his imprisonment and raises questions about his identity, notably suggesting various candidates such as Louis XIV's illegitimate son. Jacob references previous literature, rumors, and controversies that swirl around the Masked Man, hinting at the dramatic and often contradictory tales that have emerged over time. The narrative suggests a deep dive into the conspiracies and secrets of his imprisonment, positioning it as a subject of both fascination and scholarly debate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884
EBook No.: 63201
Published: Sep 14, 2020
Downloads: 48
Language: French
Subject: France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715
Subject: Fouquet, Nicolas, 1615-1680
Subject: Man in the Iron Mask
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.