02340cam a22003133u 4500 46683 UtSlPG 20260610134055.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 HV Champagnac, J.-B.-J. (Jean-Baptiste-Joseph), 1796-1858 Chronique du crime et de l'innocence, tome 1/8 : Recueil des événements les plus tragiques;... Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-08-25 Produced by Clarity, Isabelle Kozsuch, Google Print and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Chronique du crime et de l'innocence, tome 1/8" by J.-B.-J. Champagnac is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work compiles some of the most tragic events in French history, detailing crimes such as poisonings, murders, and massacres from the beginning of the French monarchy to contemporary times, arranged chronologically. Through grim narratives, the author seeks to illuminate the repetitive patterns of human cruelty while addressing the societal obsession with such horrors. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the concept and purpose of the chronicle, revealing that it will chronicle heinous acts across French history, illustrating the depths of human depravity. It begins with an overview of notable figures from early French monarchy, such as the ruthless queens, Frédégonde and Brunehaut, whose actions exemplify the era's violence and the struggle for power. The narrative describes their Machiavellian schemes and conflicts, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the darker aspects of human nature throughout the following volumes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Crime -- France Criminals -- France https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46683 87522 87522