Few names in history evoke as much terror as Countess Elizabeth Báthory. A noblewoman of immense wealth and power in seventeenth-century Hungary, she was revered for her intelligence and influence. Yet behind the walls of her grand castle, a far darker story unfolded. Accused of torturing and murdering hundreds of young women, she became one of history's most infamous figures. Some called her a monster. Others believed she was the victim of a political conspiracy.
Countess Elizabeth Báthory: The Blood Countess delves into the chilling legend and the historical truth. Was she truly a sadistic murderer, or was her downfall orchestrated by powerful rivals?
Through historical records, eyewitness accounts, and modern interpretations, this book unravels the mystery of the woman whose name became synonymous with horror.
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978-0-275-07603-0 (9780275076030)
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