Showing results for "Alexandre Dumas" in Social Sciences

The Vicomte de Bragelonne continues the adventures of the legendary Musketeers. Picking up after The Three Musketeers and Twenty Years After, this thrilling tale of loyalty, intrigue, and swordplay sees Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan face new challenges and shifting alliances. A must-listen for fans of classic swashbuckling adventures.

Delve into the enigmatic tale of the Man in the Iron Mask, a nameless prisoner doubly-confined in the late 1600s - his body ensnared within an iron cage, and his face perpetually hidden behind an iron mask. His identity, the reasons for his incarceration, and the conditions of his imprisonment have sparked intrigue and speculation for hundreds of years. Prolific writer, Alexandre Dumas, once declared that every aspect of this masked mans life ignites intense curiosity. This comprehensive exploration offers an engaging summary of theories surrounding the masked prisoners identity and history, ...

The Black Tulip is a historical novel set during the Dutch Tulip Mania of the 17th century. When Cornelius van Baerle nears success in breeding a perfect black tulip, jealousy and political intrigue lead to his wrongful imprisonment. A tale of ambition, betrayal, and unexpected romance.

Dive into a chilling tale where local legend meets childhood memories in the haunting narrative of Wolf-Leader. Set against the backdrop of Villers-Cotterets in Aisne, Dumas crafts a gripping supernatural encounter with the devil. Our protagonist, Thibault the shoemaker, finds himself at the mercy of the Lord of Vez after being punished for hunting in forbidden woods. As his resentment peaks, an alluring figure emerges in the form of a wolf, offering Thibault a sinister deal‚his soul in exchange for dark powers. With a pack of demon-possessed wolves at his command, Thibault grapples with his...

Twenty Years After continues the saga of The Three Musketeers, following d’Artagnan and his companions as they navigate shifting political alliances and personal rivalries in France. This swashbuckling adventure is filled with intrigue, swordplay, and thrilling exploits.

Dive into the fascinating tale of Urbain Grandier, a Catholic priest whose notorious reputation led him down a path of destruction. Accused of witchcraft by nuns from a neighboring convent, they claimed Grandier unleashed several demons upon them. Well-documented and still preserved, the alleged pact, penned in reverse Latin and signed by the implicated demons, continues to intrigue scholars. This saga has sparked numerous interpretations in the fields of sociology, psychology, and legal sciences. Explore Alexandre Dumas captivating retelling of these events, as we unravel the enigma that is ...

Volume Seven of Alexander' Dumas' catalogue of crime features three colourful historical figures. Albanian tyrant Ali Pacha (or Pasha) was a brigand who later became an operative of the Ottoman empire. After extending his territory to include large areas of Greece and Macedonia, and aspiring to become an independent leader, he attracted the enmity of the Sultan and was declared a rebel. He died in battle at the age of 80.

Louise de la Vallière continues the legendary Three Musketeers saga, chronicling the romance between the title character and King Louis XIV. Filled with court intrigue, forbidden love, and political maneuvering, this novel delves deep into passion, power, and betrayal.

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol. 3: The Queen’s Necklace is a thrilling historical novel based on the infamous Diamond Necklace Affair, a scandal that helped erode the monarchy’s credibility before the French Revolution. With political intrigue, secret societies, and hidden agendas, this novel unveils the deception and corruption that fueled revolutionary fervor.

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol. 2: The Mesmerist’s Victim continues the saga of Count Cagliostro’s mystical manipulations, blending occultism with political intrigue. As the court of King Louis XV becomes entangled in deception and the stirrings of revolution grow stronger, Dumas delivers a tale filled with romance, secret plots, and supernatural influences.

Marie Antoinette Romances, Vol. 4: Taking the Bastille is an epic historical novel detailing the events leading up to the storming of the Bastille. As revolution brews, intrigue, espionage, and fate intertwine, setting the stage for the fall of the French monarchy.

Ten Years Later continues the legendary saga of The Three Musketeers, following Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D’Artagnan as they navigate political intrigue, love, and sword fights in 17th-century France. With its rich storytelling and unforgettable characters, Alexandre Dumas delivers another timeless adventure filled with daring exploits and courtly drama.

In Celebrated Crimes [eight volumes: this version, 1895], Dumas the elder, recognised master of historical fiction (The Count of Monte Cristo, The Three Musketeers) turns to historical fact. In this volume: Joan of Naples. The much-married queen does what she must to survive ‘the violence and treachery of this barbarous age’. ‘An angel soiled by crime, she lied like Satan himself .’ The Man in The Iron Mask (an essay). How much of the well-known story is fact, and how much fiction?