Alias Bluebeard: The Life and Death of Gilles de Raiz

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Kessinger Publishing, 2008 - 344 pages
Alias Bluebeard: The Life and Death of Gilles De Rais is a biography written by Emile Gabory. The book tells the story of Gilles de Rais, a wealthy French nobleman who served as a military commander during the Hundred Years' War. Gilles was also known for his involvement in alchemy and the occult, as well as his lavish lifestyle and extravagant spending.However, Gilles' life took a dark turn when he was accused of kidnapping, torturing, and murdering children. He was eventually convicted and executed for his crimes, becoming one of history's most notorious serial killers.Gabory's book delves into Gilles' life and explores the events that led to his downfall. The author examines Gilles' upbringing, his military career, and his fascination with the occult. Gabory also provides a detailed account of Gilles' trial and execution, as well as the impact that his crimes had on French society.Overall, Alias Bluebeard is a chilling and fascinating account of one of history's most notorious criminals. Gabory's writing is engaging and informative, and the book provides a comprehensive look at Gilles de Rais' life and legacy.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.

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