Katie Marshall is joined by Meg Kobza to discuss her new book 'The Masquerade: A History of Extravagance and Intrigue', modern celebrity culture, women's history, inspiring philosophies, as well as the contents of her personal commonplace book.
Key Topics:
Origins of masquerades in European courts
The role of masquerades in social and political diplomacy
Gender and race dynamics in 18th-century masquerades
The decline of masquerades and their modern legacy
Cultural representations and satirical depictions of masquerades
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