Snyder, Jon R. (1954-....)

Dissimulation and the culture of secrecy in early modern Europe [Texte imprimé] / Jon R. Snyder - Berkeley ; Los Angeles ; London : University of California Press, cop. 2009 - 1 vol. (XXIII-280 p.) : ill. ; 24 cm

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Not empty silence : the age of dissimulation -- Taking one's distance : civil and moral dissimulation -- Confidence games : dissimulation at court -- The government of designs : dissimulation and reason of state -- The writing on the walls

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Italy / Social life and customs / 16th century Italy / Social life and customs / 17th century Italy / Social life and customs / Sources Secrecy / Social aspects / Italy / History Truthfulness and falsehood / Social aspects / Italy / History Interpersonal communication / Italy / History Europe / Social life and customs Secrecy / Social aspects / Europe / History Truthfulness and falsehood / Social aspects / Europe / History Interpersonal communication / Europe / History

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