Massacres of the South (1551-1815)

Synopsis

Massacres of the South was first published as part of his eight volume series Celebrated Crimes 1839-1840, and recounts the fascinating story of the brutal battles fought in the south of France and Spain over two and a half centuries in the name of religion. A bloody story of reaction and reaction, revenge and retaliation, Massacres of the South - 1551-1815 is highly recommended for those with an interest in European history, and is not to be missed by fans of Dumas seminal work.

Alexandre Dumas 1802-1870 was a famous French writer. He is best remembered for his exciting romantic sagas, including The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo. Despite making a great deal of money from his writing, Dumas was almost perpetually penniless thanks to his extravagant lifestyle. The works of Alexandre Dumas have since been translated into nearly a hundred different languages, and have inspired over two hundred motion pictures.

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