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History's Greatest Deceptions

Eric Chaline

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Description:Human history is positively shrouded in the dark arts of deceit and subterfuge. According to the Bible, the story of mankind began with the Serpent's lie to Eve, and we have happily profited from deceiving our brothers and sisters ever since. No matter the period or place, the religion or ideology, individuals and institutions have schemed and scammed their way into positions of power and wealth, taking full advantage of man's unique capacity for believing almost anything. With skill and imaginative flair, History's Greatest Deceptions chronicles the 50 most remarkable tales of fraud and forgery. Chapters include: Jesus' Kid Brother: Hong Xiuquan Get-Poor-Quick Scammer: Charles Ponzi Fooling Hitler: Operation Fortitude The Real-Life Da Vinci Code: The Dossiers Secret Come and See What's on the Slab: Alien Autopsy This beautifully illustrated volume includes over 80 photographs, paintings, and illustrations, shedding light on the compelling personalities behind the stories, and exploring the motivations behind some of the most ambitiously dishonest acts ever known.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with History's Greatest Deceptions. To get started finding History's Greatest Deceptions, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Human history is positively shrouded in the dark arts of deceit and subterfuge. According to the Bible, the story of mankind began with the Serpent's lie to Eve, and we have happily profited from deceiving our brothers and sisters ever since. No matter the period or place, the religion or ideology, individuals and institutions have schemed and scammed their way into positions of power and wealth, taking full advantage of man's unique capacity for believing almost anything. With skill and imaginative flair, History's Greatest Deceptions chronicles the 50 most remarkable tales of fraud and forgery. Chapters include: Jesus' Kid Brother: Hong Xiuquan Get-Poor-Quick Scammer: Charles Ponzi Fooling Hitler: Operation Fortitude The Real-Life Da Vinci Code: The Dossiers Secret Come and See What's on the Slab: Alien Autopsy This beautifully illustrated volume includes over 80 photographs, paintings, and illustrations, shedding light on the compelling personalities behind the stories, and exploring the motivations behind some of the most ambitiously dishonest acts ever known.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with History's Greatest Deceptions. To get started finding History's Greatest Deceptions, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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