Book Cover of Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6

Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6

by Alexandre Dumas

The celebrated crimes committed during the life of Joan (Joanna I) of Naples span from personal misdeeds (adulteries and mariticide) to regional warfare (like the 1345 War in the Piedmont), and ultimately unraveled her father’s legacy (King Robert the Wise). Dumas projects her story through a deathly lens: beginning with the passing of King Robert the Wise, winding through the untimely demise of nobles, soldiers, and children, then ending at Joan’s own assassination.
Books in 'Celebrated Crimes' series
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 1: The Borgias and The Cenci by Alexandre Dumas
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 2: The Massacres of the South by Alexandre Dumas
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 3: Mary Stuart by Alexandre Dumas
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 4: Karl-Ludwig Sand by Alexandre Dumas
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 5: Derues, La Constantin by Alexandre Dumas
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 6 by Alexandre Dumas
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 7 by Alexandre Dumas
Celebrated Crimes, Vol. 8 by Alexandre Dumas

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

French

Published In

1910

Genre/Category

Crime Biography

Tags/Keywords

Murder Warfare Early Modern

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Dumas began his career by writing plays, which were successfully produced from the first. He also wrote numerous magazine articles and travel books; his published works totalled 100,000 pages. In the...

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