Hoax: Hitler's Diaries, Lincoln's Assassins & Other Famous Frauds

A provocative and captivating exploration of frauds, hoaxes, and conspiracy theories throughout history from Hitler’s diaries to Shroud of Turin. Arguing that the success of falsehoods capturing the public imagination is driven by greed on the one hand, and a desire to believe in something connective or meaningful on the other, Edward Steers Jr. walks through the scientific debunking of each featured fake, examining their enduring power. (This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)