Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 - Charles Mackay

By Charles Mackay

Release Date: 1889-01-01

Genre: History

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The book chronicles and vilifies its targets in three parts: "National Delusions", "Peculiar Follies", and "Philosophical Delusions".The subjects of Mackay's debunking include alchemy, beards (influence of politics and religion on), witch-hunts, crusades and duels.

Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 - Charles Mackay

By Charles Mackay

Release Date: 1889-01-01

Genre: History

(0 ratings)
The book chronicles and vilifies its targets in three parts: "National Delusions", "Peculiar Follies", and "Philosophical Delusions".The subjects of Mackay's debunking include alchemy, beards (influence of politics and religion on), witch-hunts, crusades and duels.

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