Les mensonges conventionnels de notre civilisation [SIGNED BY MAX NORDAU].

SIGNED BY MAX SIMON NORDAU (1849-1923), the renowned Zionist leader, physician, author, social critic, co-founder with Theodor Herzl of the Zionist Organization in Basel, and president of several Zionist congresses. This book is a rare French translation of his social and philosophical critique written in German in 1883 - Die conventionellen Lügen der Kulturmenschheit [The Conventional Lies of Our Civilization], in which he shows what he believes to be the essential falsity of some of the social, ethical and religious standards of modern civilization. Nordau's dedication is written in French and dated 1896, Paris. 230x150 mm. X+354 pages. Quarter-cloth marbled Hardcover with gilt spine [Contains original front and rear softcover]. Cover slightly rubbed. Cover and spine edges slightly worn. Small Ex-Libris on front inner cover. Pages yellowing. [SUMMARY]: This rare French edition of Max Nordau's critique, signed by author, is in good condition.

Edizione: bibliotheque de philosophie contemporaine / nouvelle edition revue - traduit sur la treizieme edition allemande.