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Hoax: Truth and Lies in the Age of Enlightenment with Madeleine Pelling
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- May 2, 2026
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Summary
Explore the captivating world of hoaxes in the 18th century, revealing how they shaped society's understanding of truth. Learn why these tales matter today. In the 18th century, a captivating yet chaotic narrative unfolded, marked by deception and intrigue. Hoaxes were not merely tricks; they were a reflection of the societal tensions and aspirations of the time. This blog post explores the fascinating insights shared by Madeleine Pelling in her recent book, *Hokes, Truth and Lies in the Age of Enlightenment*, shedding light on how hoaxes influenced perceptions of truth and reality during a pivotal era. Grab a copy of Hoax https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14692/9781805222354 Keep up to date with Maddy all of her work, including History Hit's After Dark, and her previous books https://linktr.ee/maddypelling?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTzeJp_rINGEfHqZR_wM17ahQ9lc03CxnbAAX3ZHwqpyW1S8-ACsTkT0tShU_aem_NpVyCL3_78OjJrUqAlSVrg If you want to get in touch with History with Jackson email: [email protected] To support History with Jackson to carry on creating content subscribe to History with Jackson+ on Apple Podcasts or support us on our Patreon - https://patreon.com/HistorywithJackson?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink To catch up on everything to do with History with Jackson head to www.HistorywithJackson.co.uk Follow us on Facebook at @HistorywithJackson Follow us on Instagram at @HistorywithJackson Follow us on X/Twitter at @HistorywJackson Follow us on TikTok at @HistorywithJackson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.