Monsters of the Gévaudan: The Making of a Beast
by Jay M. Smith
A historical study of the Beast of Gévaudan, analyzing how fear, rumor, and authority shaped one of France's most enduring legends.
About This Book
This book examines the famous case of the Beast of Gévaudan, a mysterious creature that terrorized rural France in the 1760s.
It investigates how rumors, fear, and official responses shaped the legend over time.
The work draws on historical records to analyze the social and political context surrounding the events.
Readers gain insight into how stories of monsters reflect broader anxieties in early modern Europe.
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