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Mémoires De Vidocq, Chef De La Police De Sureté, Jusqu'en 1827, Adjourd'hui Propriétaire Et Fabricant De Papiers a Saint-Mandé; Volume 1
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ISBN13: 9781146002424
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Feb 27 2010
Pages: 442
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: French
Mémoires de Vidocq, Chef de la Police de Sûreté, jusqu'en 1827, aujourd'hui Propriétaire et Fabricant de Papiers a Saint-Mandé, Volume 1 recounts the life and adventures of Eugène François Vidocq, a notorious French criminal turned celebrated police chief. These memoirs offer a unique glimpse into the underworld of early 19th-century France, as well as the methods and challenges of law enforcement during that era.
Vidocq's narrative is filled with daring escapes, clever disguises, and thrilling pursuits, providing readers with a firsthand account of the criminal justice system and the social conditions that shaped it. This volume captures the essence of Vidocq's colorful life, from his early days as a rogue to his later years as a respected, if controversial, figure in French society. A valuable historical document, Mémoires de Vidocq remains an engaging and insightful read for anyone interested in true crime, French history, and the life of one of history's most intriguing characters.
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