"The History Of The Bastile" explores the infamous prison's origins, evolution, and significance in French history. Richard Alfred Davenport delves into the Bastille's architecture, its role as a symbol of royal authority, and the lives of those imprisoned within its walls. The book vividly recounts the events leading up to the storming of the Bastille, a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, and its lasting impact on French society and political thought. Added to this historical account is "A History Of The State Prisoner, Commonly Called 'the Iron Mask'", which investigates the enduring mystery surrounding one of the Bastille's most enigmatic inmates. Davenport sifts through the evidence and various theories to shed light on the identity and fate of this mysterious figure, contributing to the ongoing fascination with this historical puzzle. Together, these histories offer a compelling glimpse into the dark side of French power and the enduring quest for justice and liberty. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.