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Naked and Alone in a Strange New World

Early Modern Captivity and its Mythos
By:Benjamin Mark Allen
Publisher:Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Print ISBN:9781443812504
eText ISBN:9781443816052
Edition:1
Copyright:2009
Format:Page Fidelity

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This analysis of early modern captivity narratives argues the harrowing tales are not historically accurate. Instead, they are cultural artifacts that offer insight into the mentalities of the age, aiding understanding of sixteenth-century peoples and societies.