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Legends, Lies & Cherished Myths of World History
  
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Legends, Lies & Cherished Myths of World History (Hardcover)

by Richard Shenkman (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (Oct 1993)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 006016803X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0060168032
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.5 x 3.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,549,405 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A humorous take on world history debunks the myths that surround Cleopatra, Nero, Robin Hood, King Arthur, Joan of Arc, and other historical icons.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good compliment to the "Myth America" TV series., 30 Oct 2006
By bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Legends & Lies of World History (Paperback)
As with most TV series you get statements with out support. So I tracked down the Richard Shenkiman book to get some background to the statements about American myths. I was not disappointed. It is as if he was reading this book on the TV with more graphic representations for the different media.
The book is worth reading. However the format may not be to some peoples liking as it is short choppy statements and the chapters are divided into subjects as, Discoverers and Inventors, Presidents, Sex, and Art.
There is a fair set of footnotes to lead you to further reading. You may need this as he sometimes stretches a point.
Final analysis, you are better off reading this to give a better perspective on reality. Read it to your kids and save them a lifetime of "Legends, Lies & Cherished Myths of American History".

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