History is full of myths, legends, fables, folklore, misinformation and misconceptions. Whether they have come about inadvertently or deliberately, many have ingrained themselves upon the public imagination. This book presents some of the most popular and most enduring of these myths from the American and French Revolutions to the two world wars and beyond. Arranged within well-defined geographical or thematic sections, and through a mix of short and long entries, each topic is clearly explained and the myth, error or controversy exposed. An authoritative, compelling and illuminating miscellany, here you can finally find a straight answer to all those niggling questions about the past.
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About the Author:
Ed Rayner and Ron Stapley have both taught modern history at school and college level and been Chief Examiners in History for London and the AEB. Ed Rayner's publications include International Affairs, corebook of the History of the Twentieth-century World series (Arnold, 1983). Ron Stapley is the author of Britain 1900-1945 (History at Source, Hodder Headline, 1995).
Review:
"Intriguing attempt at setting the record straight regarding the myriad misrepresentations that inform our knowledge of history . . . To the credit of the authors, all are dealt with in a succinct manner that is often absent in historical debate and discussion." —Kirkus Reviews UK
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- PublisherSutton Pub Ltd
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0750941510
- ISBN 13 9780750941518
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages446
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