The Devil's Gentleman: Privilege, Poison, and the Trial That Ushered in the Twentieth Century
Harold Schechter explores the privilege, poison, and courtroom drama surrounding a trial that helped usher in the twentieth century. Combining historical perspective with legal intrigue, this compelling account examines a case whose themes remain striking: power, accusation, and the consequences of a public trial.
About This Book
Harold Schechter examines a trial shaped by privilege, poison, and public attention.
The book focuses on the case’s place in the transition to the twentieth century.
Blending historical and legal subject matter, it presents a compelling study of a trial with lasting significance.
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