History's Greatest Lies - The Startling Truth Behind World Events Our History Books Got Wrong

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History's Greatest Lies - The Startling Truth Behind World Events Our History Books Got Wrong by William Weir

Each of the fifteen chapters points out a myth that is held as a common truth in history and summarizes what we think we know. Then the author shreds the tale to academic ribbons using the latest findings on each subject. Each true story sets the record straight, reveals timeless ulterior motives, introduces important personalities who successfully (and suspiciously) avoided responsibility in common history texts, and notes underlining issues that have continued relevance in the modern age. For instance, did Nero really fiddle as Rome burned? Did Paul Revere actually alert the militia that the British were coming? Did the Catholic Church imprison Galileo because his teachings conflicted with the Bible?

This hardcover book is in good condition with minor imperfections to the cover and pages in very good condition.
ISBN 10: 078583656X / ISBN 13: 9780785836568
Publisher: Crestline
Publication Date: 2009