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The True History of the State Prisoner, commonly called the Iron Mask

Enriched edition. Extracted from Documents in the French ArchivesBy George Agar Ellis Baron Dover
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In "The True History of the State Prisoner, commonly called the Iron Mask," George Agar Ellis Baron Dover delves into the enigmatic story of one of history's most intriguing prisoners. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century France, this work combines meticulous historical research with a compelling narrative style. Ellis masterfully blends factual accounts with analytical commentary, illuminating the societal and political tensions that surrounded the mysterious figure known as the Man in the Iron Mask. The book serves both as a historical inquiry and a literary exploration, reflecting the era's fascination with secrecy and identity. Baron Dover, a passionate historian and politician, drew from his profound interest in French history and the political dynamics of absolutism in crafting this narrative. His tenure in public service and exposure to contemporary politics likely influenced his examination of themes such as power, authority, and the individual's place within the state. This background informs his nuanced perspective on the implications of imprisonment and anonymity, enriching the text with a depth that resonates with both history enthusiasts and general readers alike. For those captivated by the intersection of history, mystery, and storytelling, Ellis's "The True History of the State Prisoner" is an essential read. It not only illuminates a peculiar incident in history but also prompts readers to contemplate the complexities of identity and power. This book is a valuable addition to any literary collection, urging readers to engage with the tantalizing questions it raises. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Hidden IdentityMysteryPolitical IntrigueBetrayalEspionageConspiracyRoyalty & CourtsThrillerDetectiveIdentityFolkloreCrimeRevengePsychological

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GenreHistory
Length7 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction
70No. 67. POMPONNE TO MATTHIOLI.
2PREFACE.
71No. 68. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
3HISTORY OF THE IRON MASK.
72No. 69. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
4APPENDIX.
73No. 70. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
5No. 2. MATTHIOLI TO LEWIS THE FOURTEENTH.
74No. 71. POMPONNE TO MATTHIOLI.
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6No. 3. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
75No. 72. ESTRADES TO MATTHIOLI.
7No. 4. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
76No. 73. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
8No. 5. POMPONNE TO ESTRADES.
77No. 74. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
9No. 6. POMPONNE TO ESTRADES.
78No. 75. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
10No. 7. LEWIS THE FOURTEENTH TO ESTRADES.
79No. 76. CHANOIS TO LOUVOIS.
11No. 8. LEWIS THE FOURTEENTH TO MATTHIOLI.
80No. 77. CATINAT TO LOUVOIS.
12No. 9. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
81No. 78. CATINAT TO LOUVOIS.
13No. 10. ESTRADES TO LEWIS THE FOURTEENTH.
82No. 79. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
14No. 11. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
83No. 80. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
15No. 12. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
84No. 81. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
16No. 13. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
85No. 82. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
17No. 14. POMPONNE TO ESTRADES.
86No. 83. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
18No. 15. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
87No. 84. CATINAT TO LOUVOIS.
19No. 16. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
88No. 85. CATINAT TO LOUVOIS.
20No. 17. ESTRADES TO LEWIS THE FOURTEENTH.
89No. 86.
21No. 18. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
90No. 87. CATINAT TO LOUVOIS.
22No. 19. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
91No. 88. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
23No. 20. POMPONNE TO ESTRADES.
92No. 89. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
24No. 21. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
93No. 90. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
25No. 22. POMPONNE TO ESTRADES.
94No. 91. CATINAT TO LOUVOIS.
26No. 23. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
95No. 92.
27No. 24. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
96No. 93. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
28No. 25. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
97No. 94. CATINAT TO LOUVOIS.
29No. 26. POMPONNE TO ESTRADES.
98No. 95.
30No. 27. POMPONNE TO ESTRADES.
99No. 96. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
31No. 28. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
100No. 97. CATINAT TO LOUVOIS.
32No. 29. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
101No. 98. VARENGEVILLE TO POMPONNE.
33No. 30. POMPONNE TO ESTRADES.
102No. 99. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
34No. 31. ESTRADES TO POMPONNE.
103No. 100. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
35No. 32. POMPONNE TO ESTRADES.
104No. 101. SAINT-MARS TO LOUVOIS.
36No. 33. ESTRADES TO LEWIS THE FOURTEENTH.
105No. 102. SAINT-MARS TO LOUVOIS.
37No. 34. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
106No. 103. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
38No. 35. MATTHIOLI TO LEWIS THE FOURTEENTH.
107No. 104. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
39No. 36. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
108No. 105. SAINT-MARS TO LOUVOIS.
40No. 37. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
109No. 106. SAINT-MARS TO LOUVOIS.
41No. 38. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
110No. 107. SAINT-MARS TO LOUVOIS.
42No. 39. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
111No. 108. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
43No. 40. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
112No. 109. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
44No. 41. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
113No. 110. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
45No. 42. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
114No. 111. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
46No. 43. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
115No. 112. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
47No. 44. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
116No. 113. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
48No. 45. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
117No. 114. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
49No. 46. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
118No. 115. SAINT-MARS TO LOUVOIS.
50No. 47. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
119No. 116. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
51No. 48.
120No. 117. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
52No. 49. LEWIS THE FOURTEENTH TO THE DUKE OF MANTUA.
121No. 118. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
53No. 50. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
122No. 119. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
54No. 51. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
123No. 120. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
55No. 52. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
124No. 121. SAINT-MARS TO LOUVOIS.
56No. 53. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
125No. 122. SAINT-MARS TO LOUVOIS.
57No. 54. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
126No. 123. SAINT-MARS TO LOUVOIS.
58No. 55. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
127No. 124. SAINT-MARS TO LOUVOIS.
59No. 56. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
128No. 125. SAINT-MARS TO LOUVOIS.
60No. 57. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
129No. 126. SAINT-MARS TO LOUVOIS.
61No. 58. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
130No. 127. SAINT-MARS TO THE MINISTER.
62No. 59. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
131No. 128.
63No. 60. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
132No. 129.
64No. 61. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
133No. 130.
65No. 62. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
134No. 131.
66No. 63. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.
135No. 132.
67No. 64. LOUVOIS TO SAINT-MARS.
136No. 133
68No. 65. POMPONNE TO PINCHESNE.
137Memorable Quotes
69No. 66. PINCHESNE TO POMPONNE.

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