Who was the man who hid behind the famous character of the Man in the Iron Mask, the state prisoner who raised all these questions and theories? Why did Molière's life continue to fuel rumors and legends, until his legendary death on stage? Who was Mata Hari really: a brilliant spy or a manipulated victim?This picture book, produced in collaboration with the TV show Secrets of History, invites you to delve into the mysterious areas surrounding history's great figures. Rich with the perspectives of leading historians, as well as unusual anecdotes and facts, the book sheds new light on the unsolved mysteries, dark secrets, and disturbing events that have defined past centuries.
A captivating and attractive book, read with passion as an exciting novel.
