num_pages: 48
description: ""Giuseppe Balsamo, Cagliostro, and the Diamond Necklace Affair"" is a historical non-fiction book written by W. R. H. Trowbridge. It delves into the life and exploits of Giuseppe Balsamo, also known as Count Alessandro di Cagliostro, an infamous Italian adventurer and self-proclaimed magician who lived during the 18th century.The book explores Cagliostro's rise to fame and his involvement in the scandalous Diamond Necklace Affair, which rocked the French court and ultimately played a role in fueling the French Revolution. Trowbridge provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the affair, as well as the trial and subsequent imprisonment of Cagliostro.Through extensive research and analysis, Trowbridge also sheds light on the mysterious and often controversial figure of Cagliostro, examining his claims of alchemy, his involvement with secret societies, and his alleged connections to the Illuminati.Overall, ""Giuseppe Balsamo, Cagliostro, and the Diamond Necklace Affair"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of 18th century Europe, the occult, and the scandalous events that shaped the era.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Maligned Freemason and Rosicrucian, by W. R. H. Trowbridge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564590631.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: Giuseppe Balsamo, Cagliostro, And The Diamond Necklace Affair
titlecomplete: Giuseppe Balsamo, Cagliostro, And The Diamond Necklace Affair
publisher: Kessinger Publishing