Alexandre Dumas / I. G. Burnham / IGBurnham
Celebrated Crimes is a collection of true crime stories written by the renowned French author Alexandre Dumas. Originally published in 1839, the book details some of the most infamous crimes in history, including the assassination of King Henry IV, the poisoning of King Louis XIV’s mistress, and the theft of the Mona Lisa. Dumas uses his signature storytelling style to bring these crimes to life, weaving together historical facts with dramatic narrative to create a gripping read. He also offers his own opinions on the guilt or innocence of the accused, adding a layer of intrigue to each story. The book is divided into eight sections, each focusing on a different crime and its perpetrators. Along with the aforementioned crimes, other cases covered include the murder of Henry III’s favorite, the poisoning of Catherine de Medici’s enemies, and the conspiracy to assassinate Napoleon Bonaparte. Overall, Celebrated Crimes is a fascinating look at some of history’s most notorious criminals and the shocking crimes they committed. Dumas’ captivating writing style and attention to detail make this book a must-read for true crime enthusiasts and fans of classic literature alike.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.
