Noticia Certa Do Exemplarissimo Castigo Que Na Cidade De Pariz Se Deo Ao Sacrilego Assesino Damiaõ De Artois

<p>Noticia Certa Do Exemplarissimo Castigo Que Na Cidade De Pariz Se Deo Ao Sacrilego Assesino Damiaõ De Artois recounts the infamous execution of Robert-François Damiens in Paris. Damiens attempted to assassinate King Louis XV in 1757 and his gruesome execution became a spectacle that shocked Europe. This account presented as a letter communicated from the Court of Madrid and translated from French by J.L. Da C.e S details the sacrilegious crime and the exemplary punishment inflicted upon the assassin. </p><p>This historical document provides a window into the legal and social attitudes of the 18th century revealing the brutal realities of justice and the perceived necessity of public displays of power. The narrative captures the horror and fascination surrounding Damiens's act and its aftermath offering insights into the political climate and anxieties of the time. Readers interested in true crime French history and the history of punishment will find this account a chilling and informative glimpse into a dark chapter of European history.</p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>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.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. 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.</p>