9781019683781 - fanaticism; its source and influence: illustrated by the simple narrative of isabella, in the case of matthias, mr. and mrs. b. folger, mr. pierson, ... with descriptive portraits of all the part von vale, gilbert (2 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - First published in 1837, Vale's exposé of the Matthias cult in nineteenth-century America examines the nature and dangers of religious fanaticism. Through a series of dramatic vignettes and incisive commentary, Vale shows how individuals and communities can be vulnerable to manipulation by charismat…