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Celebrated Claimants
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Celebrated Claimants

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Unmask history's most audacious deceivers in "Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton." This gripping historical account delves into the lives and schemes of infamous imposters who dared to assume false identities, preying on the hopes and vulnerabilities of their eras. From Perkin Warbeck, who challenged the Tudor dynasty, to Arthur Orton, the "Tichborne Claimant" who captivated Victorian England, explore the stories of individuals who blurred the lines between truth and fiction.

This volume examines the motivations, methods, and ultimate downfalls of these audacious figures. Uncover the intricate webs of lies they spun and the societal conditions that allowed their deceptions to flourish. A fascinating study of historical figures who challenged the established order, "Celebrated Claimants" offers a captivating glimpse into a world of false pretenses and enduring intrigue. A compelling read for those interested in biography, European history, and true crime.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
254
ISBN
9781023107525

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Unmask history's most audacious deceivers in "Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton." This gripping historical account delves into the lives and schemes of infamous imposters who dared to assume false identities, preying on the hopes and vulnerabilities of their eras. From Perkin Warbeck, who challenged the Tudor dynasty, to Arthur Orton, the "Tichborne Claimant" who captivated Victorian England, explore the stories of individuals who blurred the lines between truth and fiction.

This volume examines the motivations, methods, and ultimate downfalls of these audacious figures. Uncover the intricate webs of lies they spun and the societal conditions that allowed their deceptions to flourish. A fascinating study of historical figures who challenged the established order, "Celebrated Claimants" offers a captivating glimpse into a world of false pretenses and enduring intrigue. A compelling read for those interested in biography, European history, and true crime.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Anson Street Press
Date
28 March 2025
Pages
254
ISBN
9781023107525