Dissimulation and Deceit in Early Modern Europe

Eliav-Feldon, Miriam; Herzig, Tamar

In this book, twelve scholars of early modern history analyse various categories and cases of deception and false identity in the age of geographical discoveries and of forced conversions: from two-faced conversos to serial converts, from demoniacs to stigmatics, and from self-appointed ambassadors to lying cosmographer.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2015-09-14

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137447487

DOI: 10.1057/9781137447494

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 250