The Real History Behind The Da Vinci Code by Sharan Newman

The Real History Behind The Da Vinci Code by Sharan Newman

This comprehensive, encyclopaedic volume is written by an acclaimed historian and takes an objective, history-based approach to the phenomenon of Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. The book gives easy-t-find, clear answers about the people, places and events that crop up in the original thriller in a lively and informative format and sheds new light on some of the deepest mysteries of the dark ages. The author has also visited all of the novel's locations and offers an unprecedented insight into these setting - perfect for armchair travellers and fans of the book.

Sharan Newman is a medieval historian and author who has written eight medieval mysteries and received numerous honors, including the Macavity Award for Best First Mystery in 1993 (Death Comes As Epiphany) and the Herodatus Award for Best Historical Mystery in 1998 (Cursed in the Blood). She holds a BA in Comparative Literature from Antioch College, an MA in English from Michigan State University, and has completed the requirements for a Ph.D. at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in History. She is a long-time member of the Medieval Academy and has served on the Medieval Association of the Pacific's advisory board. She has given numerous academic publications, taught at Temple University and UC Santa Barbara, and continues to give lectures on medieval subjects.

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ISBN 13	9780425200124
ISBN 10	0425200124
Title	The Real History Behind The Da Vinci Code
Author	Sharan Newman
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2005-03-24
Number of pages	320
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