The Black Baron: The Strange Life of Gilles De Rais

The Black Baron: The Strange Life of Gilles De Rais by Dix, Tennille is a non-fiction book that delves into the life of one of the most notorious figures in French history. Gilles De Rais was a wealthy and powerful nobleman who fought alongside Joan of Arc in the Hundred Years' War. However, after the war, he became obsessed with alchemy and the occult, and his behavior became increasingly erratic.The book explores Gilles De Rais' descent into depravity, including his alleged involvement in the kidnapping, torture, and murder of hundreds of children. The author examines the historical context of the time and the societal norms that allowed such atrocities to occur.The Black Baron also looks at the trial and execution of Gilles De Rais, as well as the impact his crimes had on French culture and literature. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into a dark period of history. It is a must-read for those interested in true crime, history, and psychology.1930. Gilles De Rais, a marshal of France and a lord of the Breton marches. A noted soldier, he was at Orleans with Joan of Arc. He was a liberal patron of music, literature, and the arts. After his retirement, rumors spread of satanic and vicious doings in his castle. He was tried in an ecclesiastical court, and he confessed to kidnaping more than 100 children, mostly boys, and to murdering them after maltreating them. He was handed over by the Church to the civil authorities and was executed. There is no reason to doubt his confession. He has been supposed, probably wrongly, to be the original of Bluebeard.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.