Excerpt from Autobiography, Vol. 25: A Collection of the Most Instructive and Amusing Lives Ever Published; With a Brief Introductions, and Compendious Sequels Carrying on the Narrative to the Death of Each Writer
La plus grand fieau est l'homme qui provoque. Quand il n'y a point de provocateurs cc 5001: les forts qui commettent les mimes, parceque cc ne sont que les forts qui les congoivent. En police, il vaut mieux ne pas faire d'afiaire que d'en créer.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This autobiography narrates the turbulent early life of Eugà ne François Vidocq, a notorious criminal turned renowned detective credited with founding France's national detective force, the Sûretà . His compelling story begins with his youthful misdemeanors and early brushes with the law, which eventually escalate into a life of crime. However, after serving time, Vidocq undergoes a transformation, becoming an informant for the police and ultimately establishing the Sûretà , a groundbreaking institution in the field of law enforcement. Vidocq's account provides a captivating insider's view of the criminal underworld and the complexities of justice in early 19th-century France. Through his vivid descriptions and candid reflections, he offers a unique perspective on the nature of crime, punishment, and redemption, showcasing the intricate interplay between individual choices and societal structures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331002253_0
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