Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur OrtonDigiCat, 2022 M09 16 - 322 páginas In 'Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton' by Anonymous, readers are taken on a captivating journey through history, exploring the lives of individuals who attempted to claim titles or identities that were not rightfully theirs. The book is written in a scholarly and detailed manner, providing in-depth analysis of why these claimants emerged and the impact they had on the societies they lived in. This work is a valuable contribution to the study of impostors and pretenders in literature and history, shedding light on the human desire for power and status. Through a blend of factual accounts and literary style, Anonymous delves into the complexities of identity and deception in a thought-provoking way. Readers will find themselves engrossed in the stories of these audacious individuals who sought to manipulate their way into positions of authority. 'Celebrated Claimants' is a must-read for history enthusiasts and those interested in the intricacies of human behavior and ambition. |
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JOHN LINDSAY CRAWFURDCLAIMING TO BE EARL OF CRAWFURD | |
CAPTAIN HANSFRANCIS HASTINGS CLAIMING TO BE EARL | |
PIERRE MÊGETHE FICTITIOUS DE CAILLE | |
THE DOUGLAS PEERAGE CASE | |
THE SOCALLED HEIRS OF THE STUARTS | |
JOHN HATFIELDTHE SHAM HONOURABLE ALEXANDER HOPE | |
MATURIN BRUNEAU SOIDISANT LOUIS XVII OF FRANCE | |
NAÜNDORFF SOIDISANT LOUIS XVII OF FRANCE | |
AUGUSTUS MEVES SOIDISANT LOUIS XVII OF FRANCE | |
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Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton Anonymous,LIGHTNING SOURCE INC Sin vista previa disponible - 2009 |
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