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Available
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Publication
William Morrow & Company (1994), Edition: Reprint, Paperback, 320 pages
Description
Surveys dozens of misunderstood historical turning points, exposes controversial myths about science and religion, and reveals the long-ignored history of sexual immorality in Western civilization. The book closes with a sparkling review of the historical myths invented by Hollywood.
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LibraryThing member diamondb
Starting with ancient history and moving right up to World War 2, this book focuses on the aspects of history that we all thought we knew and tells us we were wrong. The layout of the book is great with chapters covering various historical periods, national histories and historical people; each
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explaining where the history books have gotten it wrong. In addition to be educational, it is also an entertaining read, as the author does throw in a bit of humor to enhance a typically dry subject. Show Less
LibraryThing member tuckerresearch
Sophomoric, but interesting.
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Original publication date
1993
Physical description
320 p.; 5.28 x 0.75 inches
ISBN
0060922559 / 9780060922559