Gilles de Rais

Gilles de Rais: The Original Bluebeard 1926 is a book written by A. L. Vincent that delves into the life and crimes of Gilles de Rais, a French nobleman who is infamous for his brutal murders of children in the 15th century. The book provides a detailed account of Gilles de Rais' life, including his early years as a successful military commander and his descent into madness and depravity. Vincent explores the psychological and social factors that may have contributed to Gilles de Rais' crimes, as well as the historical context in which they occurred. The book offers a fascinating insight into one of the most notorious figures in French history and sheds light on the dark side of human nature.Introduction By M. Hamblin Smith.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.