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This biography presents a fresh take on America’s first president, George Washington, challenging the stereotypes and myths with a witty, modern perspective.
This biography presents a fresh take on America’s first president, George Washington, challenging the stereotypes and myths with a witty, modern perspective.
Myth America: Historians Take on the Biggest Legends and Lies About Our Past, is a collection of essays edited by Kevin M. Kruse and Julian E. Zelizer. This book tackles various myths that are deeply ingrained in the American consciousness. Through detailed historical analysis, the contributing historians debunk widespread misunderstandings about American history, including topics like the founding fathers, the Civil War, the Cold War, and the 1960s. The essays seek to clarify how these myths came to be and why they persist, often exploring the political motives behind their propagation.
A critical examination of the myths shaping American historical narratives.