Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton

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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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PREFACE
DON SEBASTIANTHE LOST KING OF PORTUGAL
OTREFIEFTHE SHAM PRINCE DIMITRI
THE SELFSTYLED PRINCE OF MODENA
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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