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The Devil Wins: A History of Lying from the Garden of Eden to the Enlightenment Denery, Dallas G., II
The Devil Wins: A History of Lying from the Garden of Eden to the Enlightenment
Denery, Dallas G., II
Is it ever acceptable to lie? This question plays a surprisingly important role in the story of Europe's transition from medieval to modern society. According to many historians, Europe became modern when Europeans began to lie--that is, when they began to argue that it is sometimes acceptable to lie. This popular account offers a clear trajectory
352 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | September 13, 2016 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691173757 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 352 |
| Dimensions | 157 × 237 × 23 mm · 572 g |
| Language | English |