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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'Äôs fascination with secrecy and identity. Baron Dover, a passionate historian and politician, ...
Includes an unpaged appendix, "royal warrant holders," and 19 a "war honours supplement."