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The conventional lies of our civilization / by Max Nordau ; translated from the seventh edition of the German work.

By: Language: English Original language: German Publication details: London : William Heinemann, 1895.Edition: 3rd editionDescription: 346 p. ; 22 cmUniform titles:
  • Conventionellen Lügen der Kulturmenschheit. English.
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 320.1
Contents:
Mene, Tekel, Upharsin -- The lie of religion -- The lie of a monarchy and aristocracy -- The political lie -- The economic lie -- The matrimonial lie -- Miscellaneous lies -- Closing harmony.
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First published in 1883.

"This book claims to be a faithful presentation of the views of the majority of educated, cultivated people of the present day. There is no doubt but what millions living in the midst of our civilization have learned by their own reflection and experience to regard and criticize the existing conditions of State and society as they are criticized in the following pages, ... " Preface to first edition.

Mene, Tekel, Upharsin -- The lie of religion -- The lie of a monarchy and aristocracy -- The political lie -- The economic lie -- The matrimonial lie -- Miscellaneous lies -- Closing harmony.

Translation of: Die conventionellen Lügen der Kulturmenschheit.

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