The mysteries of history : unravelling the truth from the myths of our past
Donald, Graeme2018
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As Napoleon once observed, history is largely a set of lies agreed upon by the winners and, once a lie attains the dignity of age, it becomes the truth. This book reveals the greatest mysteries of history centre on who invents such false accounts in the first place, how they gain traction so quickly, and why others are so willing - anxious, even - to believe them.
Main title:
Author:
Donald, Graeme, author
Imprint:
London : Michael O'Mara Books Limited, 2018.
Collation:
viii, 248 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 21 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781782439028 (hbk)
Dewey class:
909
LC class:
D21.3
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2203303