Princes and Poisoners Or Studies of the Court of Louis XIV

""Princes and Poisoners Or Studies of the Court of Louis XIV"" by Frantz Funck-Brentano is a historical book that delves into the intrigues and scandals that occurred during the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King of France. The book examines the political and social climate of the court, including the power struggles between the nobility, the influence of mistresses, and the use of poison as a means of gaining power. Funck-Brentano provides detailed accounts of the most notorious figures of the court, including the Marquise de Brinvilliers, who was accused of poisoning her father and brothers, and the Chevalier de Lorraine, a favorite of the king who was rumored to have poisoned his own lover. The book also explores the role of Louis XIV in these scandals, as well as the impact they had on the court and the wider society of France. Overall, ""Princes and Poisoners Or Studies of the Court of Louis XIV"" offers a fascinating insight into the political and social dynamics of one of the most powerful courts in European history.1901. Contents: Marie Madeleine de Brinvilliers, her life, trial and death; poison drama at the court of Louis XIV: sorceresses: dinner of La Vigoreux, sorcery in the 17th century, practices of the witches, alchemists, La Voisin, magician Lesage, �������Chambre Ardente�������, Louis XIV and the poison affair, Madame de Montespan; a magistrate, Gabriel de la Reynie; death of �������Madame'; Racine and the poison affair; �������La Devineresse'.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.