The Memoirs of a Physician Series, set during the reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, offers an idealized view of France while highlighting the nobility's decadence. Inspired by historical figures and events, it explores themes surrounding the French Revolution and the fall of the aristocracy. Authored by Alexandre Dumas, père.
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Deze serie duikt in het ingewikkelde leven van een raadselachtige figuur die zich beweegt in een wereld van historische gebeurtenissen en intriges. De auteur verweeft meesterlijk thema's als macht, bedrog en romantiek, en legt de complexiteit van politieke en sociale machinaties bloot. Het meeslepende verhaal vangt de geest van zijn tijd en biedt lezers een fascinerend inzicht in menselijke relaties en ambities. Het is een boeiende reis door historische fictie vol onverwachte wendingen en dramatische onthullingen.






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The Queen's Necklace
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The Queen's Necklace is a novel by Alexandre Dumas that was published in 1849 and 1850 (immediately following the French Revolution of 1848). It is loosely based on the Affair of the Diamond Necklace, an episode involving fraud and royal scandal that made headlines at the court of Louis XVI in the 1780s. The novel first appeared in serialised form in La Presse. The story takes place between 1784 and 1785. It is the second in a series of four novels focused on the character of Cagliostro, presented by Dumas as the man pulling all the strings of the affair.
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A Sequel To The Queen's Necklace. The Fourth Volume In The Series Of Historical Romances Known As The Marie Antoinette Series.
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Ange Pitou
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This antiquarian book offers a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It aims to protect and promote important literature by making it accessible in a high-quality, modern edition that remains true to the original text.
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Taking The Bastille (1910)
- 456bladzijden
- 16 uur lezen
This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. The reprint aims to protect and promote important literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality, modern editions that remain faithful to the original text.
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Romances: La Comtesse De Charny
- 366bladzijden
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Culturally significant, this work is a faithful reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its historical integrity. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, reflecting its importance in the knowledge base of civilization. This edition offers readers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the work's relevance and the scholarly effort to maintain its authenticity for future generations.
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The Chevalier de Maison Rouge
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