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Liaisons dangereuses: Sex, Law, and Diplomacy in the Age of Frederick the Great,Used
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Liaisons dangereuses examines the local and international repercussions of a notorious episode in eighteenthcentury Hamburg. Historian Mary Lindemann recounts the mysterious circumstances surrounding the violent death of a counterfeit Milanese count, Joseph Visconti, at the hands of an erstwhile Prussian lieutenant, the Baron von Kesslitz.Reconstructing the drama from the perspectives of four principal playersthe count, the baron, an Italian/French courtesan, Anna Maria Romellini, and Antoine Ventura de Sanpelayo, the Spanish consul in HamburgLindemann explores the historical currents that swept these individuals together and the effects of their encounter on Hamburg's public, its government, and its diplomatic and economic relationships with European courts and states. Lindemann profiles each person involved in the crime, exploring their lives as unique sets of circumstances while analyzing them as eighteenthcentury types.What actually took place on that fateful night in October 1775? All Hamburg buzzed with rumors, but it is impossible to determine without doubt the motives of those involved, or even to know what really happened. Nevertheless, the case that developed around the killing of Visconti provides fascinating insights into the diplomatic, cultural, legal, social, and political history of the last third of the eighteenth century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Liaisons dangereuses'? A: 'Liaisons dangereuses' explores the historical and diplomatic implications of a violent incident in eighteenth-century Hamburg involving a counterfeit count and a Prussian lieutenant.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Mary Lindemann, a historian specializing in the period.
- Q: What are the key themes addressed in the book? A: Key themes include the intersection of sex, law, and diplomacy, as well as the cultural and political dynamics of eighteenth-century Europe.
- Q: How many pages does 'Liaisons dangereuses' contain? A: 'Liaisons dangereuses' has a total of 376 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Liaisons dangereuses' is a hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Liaisons dangereuses' published? A: 'Liaisons dangereuses' was published on June 4, 2006.
- Q: Is 'Liaisons dangereuses' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Liaisons dangereuses' is listed as brand new.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the diplomatic, cultural, and social history of the last third of the eighteenth century, particularly in relation to the infamous incident in Hamburg.
- Q: Who are the principal characters discussed in the book? A: The book features four principal characters: Joseph Visconti, Baron von Kesslitz, Anna Maria Romellini, and Antoine Ventura de Sanpelayo.