Masters of the Swindle: True Stories of Liars, Cheats and Thieves
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Masters of the Swindle: True Stories of Liars, Cheats and Thieves by Gianni Morelli
Deception is so commonplace that we never doubt its existence. From Adam and Eve people have lied for their own gain, sometimes producing extraordinary and hilarious results, as an unintended consequence. This book looks at forty of the greatest con artists of the twentieth century who have manipulated those around them in some of the greatest scams of all time. Included are the likes of Arthur Furguson, known for selling historic landmarks like the Tower of London and the Statue of Liberty and Hans Van Meegeren, a Dutch painter considered to be one of the world's most ingenious art forgers. This wonderful collection of fantastic tales of duplicity will enthral any crime and mystery enthusiast. AUTHOR: Gianni Morelli has written articles and essays on history, geography and travel for some of the most important Italian publishing houses. In recent years, he has focused his work on deception and fraud and has always dreamed of organising the greatest con of the modern age. Chiara Schiavano is a journalist and freelance editor with a passion for contemporary history and news. She writes for several specialist magazines and journals on corporate communication and has gained extensive experience of publishing by working for Italian publishing houses.
Gianni Morelli has written articles and essays about history, geography, and travel for the most important Italian publishing houses; many of them have been translated into English, German and Spanish. His work includes short stories and novels. In several Italian and Swiss trade journals he has published articles and notes about deception and fraud, themes on which he has focused his studies in the last years.
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| ISBN 13 | 9788854410633 |
| ISBN 10 | 8854410632 |
| Title | Masters of the Swindle: True Stories of Liars, Cheats and Thieves |
| Author | Gianni Morelli |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | White Star |
| Year published | 2016-09-08 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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