Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton
By Anonymous
Length9h 43m
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In "Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton," an anonymous author meticulously examines the intriguing world of historical imposters who claimed royal lineage, particularly focusing on figures such as Perkin Warbeck, who purported to be the murdered Prince Edward, and Arthur Orton, the notorious "Tichborne Claimant." This scholarly exploration combines rigorous historical analysis with a compelling narrative style that delves into the socio-political climates of England during their respective eras. It deftly weaves together meticulous research and rich historical detail, making it an engaging read for those interested in the intersection of identity, legitimacy, and the allure of power in a tumultuous historical landscape. The anonymity of the author adds a layer of intrigue to this work, hinting at a possible connection to the realms of historical scholarship or legal studies, where questions of identity and legitimacy are paramount. This background likely informs the author's nuanced understanding of the psychological and societal motivations behind the actions of these claimants, as well as their lasting impact on British history and law. I recommend "Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton" to readers with a keen interest in history, biography, and the peculiarities of human ambition. Whether you're a scholar or a casual reader, this book promises to enlighten and captivate, offering profound insights into the age-old quest for identity and recognition.
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GenreHistory
Length9 hrs 43 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1OTREFIEF—THE SHAM PRINCE DIMITRI.
16THE DOUGLAS PEERAGE CASE.
2PADRE OTTOMANO—THE SUPPOSED HEIR OF SULTAN IBRAHIM.
17ALEXANDER HUMPHREYS—THE PRETENDED EARL OF STIRLING.
3MOHAMMED BEY—THE COUNTERFEIT VISCOUNT DE CIGALA.
18THE SO-CALLED HEIRS OF THE STUARTS.
4THE SELF-STYLED PRINCE OF MODENA.
19JOHN HATFIELD—THE SHAM HONOURABLE ALEXANDER HOPE.
5JOSEPH—THE FALSE COUNT SOLAR.
20HERVAGAULT—SOI-DISANT LOUIS XVII. OF FRANCE.
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6JOHN LINDSAY CRAWFURD—CLAIMING TO BE EARL OF CRAWFURD.
21MATURIN BRUNEAU—SOI-DISANT LOUIS XVII. OF FRANCE.
7JOHN NICHOLS THOM, ALIAS SIR WILLIAM COURTENAY.
22NAÜNDORFF—SOI-DISANT LOUIS XVII. OF FRANCE.
8JAMES ANNESLEY—CALLING HIMSELF EARL OF ANGLESEA.
23AUGUSTUS MEVES—SOI-DISANT LOUIS XVII. OF FRANCE.
9CAPTAIN HANS-FRANCIS HASTINGS, CLAIMING TO BE EARL OF HUNTINGDON.
24RICHEMONT—SOI-DISANT LOUIS XVII. OF FRANCE.
10REBOK—THE COUNTERFEIT VOLDEMAR, ELECTOR OF BRANDENBURG.
25THE REV. ELEAZAR WILLIAMS—SOI-DISANT LOUIS XVII. OF FRANCE.
11ARNOLD DU TILH—THE PRETENDED MARTIN GUERRE.
26THOMAS PROVIS—CALLING HIMSELF SIR RICHARD HUGH SMYTH.
12PIERRE MÊGE—THE FICTITIOUS DE CAILLE.
27LAVINIA JANNETTA HORTON RYVES—THE PRETENDED PRINCESS OF CUMBERLAND.
13MICHAEL FEYDY—THE SHAM CLAUDE DE VERRE.
28WILLIAM GEORGE HOWARD—THE PRETENDED EARL OF WICKLOW.
14THE BANBURY PEERAGE CASE.
29AMELIA RADCLIFFE—THE SO-CALLED COUNTESS OF DERWENTWATER.
15JAMES PERCY—THE SO-CALLED EARL OF NORTHUMBERLAND.
30ARTHUR ORTON—WHO CLAIMED TO BE SIR ROGER CHARLES DOUGHTY TICHBORNE, BART.
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