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Richard Shenkman is an associate professor of history at George Mason University and the New York Times bestselling author of six history books, including Presidential Ambition; Legends, Lies & Cherished Myths of World History; and Just How Stupid Are We? Facing the Truth About the American Voter. The editor and founder of George Mason University's History News Network website, he can be seen regularly on Fox News, CNN, and MSNBC.
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- PublisherHarpPeren
- Publication date1982
- ISBN 10 0688013996
- ISBN 13 9780688013998
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages285
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