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Lobster Magazine, December 2005
A readable, informative, level headed look at over 80 of the best known and researched conspiracies
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Nottingham Evening Post, 15 Oct 2005
A snappy, thought-provoking book
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
With wit and scepticism, but with thoroughness, the authors look at a huge amount of conspiracy theories ranging from who shot JFK to the faked moon landing, from a Masonic Jack the Ripper to the sinking of the Titanic. In all cases the authors present - without bias - what different people have believed to lie at the heart of these in some ways mysterious or unsolved cases and also comment the likelihood of the various theories being true.
Each entry has a list of the main books dealing with the topic plus short comment on their merits as well as a list of related websites.
The great thing about this book, and what makes it such a fresh read, is that it's not trying to sell you any theory, not even that there are no conspiracies. It presents the facts of the theories and then leaves it up to you to make up your own mind.
In its brevity it is a great book to dip in to, but in its thoroughness it is a fascinating read and a good place to start research. I'm not a conspiracy theorist myself, but the book is a brilliant read, not least because it also reveals what people are afraid of.
Each entry has a list of the main books dealing with the topic plus short comment on their merits as well as a list of related websites.
The great thing about this book, and what makes it such a fresh read, is that it's not trying to sell you any theory, not even that there are no conspiracies. It presents the facts of the theories and then leaves it up to you to make up your own mind.
In its brevity it is a great book to dip in to, but in its thoroughness it is a fascinating read and a good place to start research. I'm not a conspiracy theorist myself, but the book is a brilliant read, not least because it also reveals what people are afraid of.
46 of 48 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book in the 'Mind Body and Spirit' section, of one large bookstore, next to 'UFOs are here!' and 'The World is an Orange' - which is one hell of a misplacing, as this guide isn't for lunatics but is about them and their nuttier ideas - your Zen or Qi won't be replenished so much as you might be left politically incensed.
Tudge and McConnachie have amassed a wide range of theories, historically and geographically, and go into detail on everything from theories about aliens living in your anus and was the Titanic simply a big insurance job, to the genocidal impact of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion and who really blew up Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie. It's beyond the remit of the book to actually provide any concrete answers over some of the more famous theories, like who killed Kennedy (over 2,000 books on that subject anyway) and the death of Princess Di, but some of the alternative directions for 'truth' that the authors list do raise some startling questions. The Lockerbie bombing is a case in point, with the story of how the Libyans, who were eventually indited and jailed and a $2.4 billion fine being levied on the country, were the last to be suspected, with a Syrian-backed Palestinian group linked to taking western hostages in Beirut having been the chief suspects for the first two years after 1989. Somehow the CIA, drugs and millions in cash made their way onto the doomed aircraft, all tracing back to events in Beirut and an Iran-Contra type of guns-money-hostage trading scandal. But in 1991 Syria wisely backed the Gulf War - Libya opposed it. Nearly simaltaneously, the US and UK blamed Libya for the bombing, in the same week that their remaining Beirut hostages were released.
The rest, they say, is 'history'.
It's a by turn funny, fascinating and unsettling read which won't make you paranoid but might make you question a bit more.
Tudge and McConnachie have amassed a wide range of theories, historically and geographically, and go into detail on everything from theories about aliens living in your anus and was the Titanic simply a big insurance job, to the genocidal impact of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion and who really blew up Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie. It's beyond the remit of the book to actually provide any concrete answers over some of the more famous theories, like who killed Kennedy (over 2,000 books on that subject anyway) and the death of Princess Di, but some of the alternative directions for 'truth' that the authors list do raise some startling questions. The Lockerbie bombing is a case in point, with the story of how the Libyans, who were eventually indited and jailed and a $2.4 billion fine being levied on the country, were the last to be suspected, with a Syrian-backed Palestinian group linked to taking western hostages in Beirut having been the chief suspects for the first two years after 1989. Somehow the CIA, drugs and millions in cash made their way onto the doomed aircraft, all tracing back to events in Beirut and an Iran-Contra type of guns-money-hostage trading scandal. But in 1991 Syria wisely backed the Gulf War - Libya opposed it. Nearly simaltaneously, the US and UK blamed Libya for the bombing, in the same week that their remaining Beirut hostages were released.
The rest, they say, is 'history'.
It's a by turn funny, fascinating and unsettling read which won't make you paranoid but might make you question a bit more.
43 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book as something I could dip into but found I couldn't put it down! It was full of conspiracy theories I'd never heard of as well as fascinating insights into the classics, like JFK and the Dead Sea scrolls. The authors seemed open-minded and realistic in equal measure - just the right balance. Established theories and crackpot conspiracies were all analysed with the same even-handed logic. Excellent stuff.
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Written by those who want you to believe conspiracy theories are folly. What we should do is question the skeptics who always defend the orthodoxy of government truth.
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I believe...
...well my wife certainly does. It's all a big conspiracy and if only she'd watch the Matrix she'd understand why! A great after dinner conversation - beats politics or gossip...
Published on 19 Jan 2010 by Mr. P. Young
Good overview of conspiracy theories.
This book is great to dip in and out of. It covers dozens of conspiracy theories from the death of tutankhamun to 9/11 conspiracy theories. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2009 by Sauniere
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I had this book bought for me as a present which I greatly appreciated, however having now read it, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone else. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2009 by Richard J. Flanagan
Great
This book is great to either dip in and out of or read cover to cover. it covers a lot of different conspiracies very well written i would highly recommend it
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by History Buff
All you really need to know
...and even if you want to know more, there are plenty of further resources at the end of each chapter. Well written, without bias one way or the other. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2009 by P. Maley
great read
this is a great book, conspiracy theorys has always been something thats interested me and what i like about the book is it is not one sided... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2008 by Ryan Salisbury
Brilliant
I bought this book as a Christmas Present but got so into it i kept it myself and ordered another copy
Published on 26 Oct 2006 by C. Staiano
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