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A Treasury of Deception
Liars, Misleaders, Hoodwinkers, and the Extraordinary True Stories of History's Greatest Hoaxes, Fakes, and Frauds
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Exploring the theme of deception, the author delves into historical scandals that reveal the darker side of honesty in society. Covering a wide range of topics from con artists to military trickery, the book highlights infamous instances like the Vatican's forged documents and the creation of Hitler's diaries. Organized by various forms of deceit, it presents a captivating narrative that not only exposes lies but also examines the allure of fraud throughout history. This work serves as both an intriguing exposé and a celebration of the art of deception.
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A Treasury of Deception, Michael Farquhar
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- 2005
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- Title
- A Treasury of Deception
- Subtitle
- Liars, Misleaders, Hoodwinkers, and the Extraordinary True Stories of History's Greatest Hoaxes, Fakes, and Frauds
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Farquhar
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780143035442
- Category
- Social sciences, True crime
- Description
- Exploring the theme of deception, the author delves into historical scandals that reveal the darker side of honesty in society. Covering a wide range of topics from con artists to military trickery, the book highlights infamous instances like the Vatican's forged documents and the creation of Hitler's diaries. Organized by various forms of deceit, it presents a captivating narrative that not only exposes lies but also examines the allure of fraud throughout history. This work serves as both an intriguing exposé and a celebration of the art of deception.