Princes and Poisoners - Softcover

Funck-Brentano, Frantz; Maidment, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 102334033X ISBN 13: 9781023340335

Publisher: Anson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

Step back into the opulent and treacherous world of the French court under Louis XIV with Frantz Funck-Brentano's "Princes and Poisoners: Studies of the Court of Louis XIV." This historical study delves into a dark chapter of French history, exploring the prevalence of poison and intrigue within the highest echelons of society.

Funck-Brentano meticulously unveils a world where power struggles and personal vendettas played out against a backdrop of lavish extravagance. Discover the methods and motives behind a series of poisonings that rocked France, shaking the foundations of the royal court.

This carefully prepared edition offers readers a fascinating glimpse into a period defined by its grandeur and its secrets. Explore the historical context of crime and punishment in 17th century France, a time when poison became a weapon of choice amongst princes and commoners alike. "Princes and Poisoners" remains a chilling and compelling account of a bygone era.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 102334033X
• ISBN 13: 9781023340335
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152