Der Fälscher Heinrich Schaeffer : Strategien der Grenzüberschreitung und Authentisierung Im 19. Jahrhundert.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hilpert, Alexander.

Series:

Elitenwandel in der Moderne / Elites and Modernity Series

Elitenwandel in der Moderne / Elites and Modernity Series ; v.28

Language:

German

Subjects (All):

Forgery.

Nineteenth century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (472 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Basel/Berlin/Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2025.

Summary:

This scholarly work explores the life and actions of Heinrich Schaeffer, a controversial figure of the 19th century known for his involvement in forgery, crime, and historical manipulation. The book delves into Schaeffer's transgressive biography, examining his rise in social status, criminal activities, and interactions with journalism, art, and the academic world. Utilizing comprehensive historical research and archival sources, the author investigates Schaeffer's role within broader societal contexts, such as the art market, political scandals, and cultural narratives of the period. The study is aimed at historians, researchers, and readers interested in the intersections of crime, history, and societal change during the modern era. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Vorwort und Dank

Inhalt

Einleitung

1 Eine transgressive Biographie

2 Kriminalität, Presse und Fälschung

3 Kunst, Wissenschaft und Fälschung

Fazit

Literatur- und Quellenverzeichnis

Anhang

Alphabetisches Personenverzeichnis.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9783111571621

OCLC:

1521562624