Popular History and Fiction The Myth of August the Strong in German Literature, Art and Media |
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| Author:
| Brook, Madeleine |
| Series title: | Cultural Identity Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-3-0343-0842-7 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | Peter Lang AG International Academic Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $94.75 |
Book Description:
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This books traces the myth of August the Strong (1670-1733), a figure of great wealth, power and sexual prowess, from the late seventeenth to the twenty-first century in German historiography, fiction, art and media. The author reveals the challenges facing historians in interpreting historical myths and popular media.
This books traces the myth of August the Strong (1670-1733), a figure of great wealth, power and sexual prowess, from the late seventeenth to the twenty-first century in German historiography, fiction, art and media. The author reveals the challenges facing historians in interpreting historical myths and popular media.