Lies Across America: What Our Historic Sites Get Wrong

from nx74defiant

The "Lies" are mostly lies of omission. It's more about what is left out of information on historical sights.

from omniavanitas

I got this a while ago because I like obscure historical sites. It's interesting at points, but the material is a bit thin. Some entries are a bit of a stretch. The author finds sources of outrage everywhere.

from Mike-L

Lies of omission is a more accurate title. I found this book to be a little disappointing. Perhaps it's my fault for misinterpreting the subject matter. I had assumed it dealt with information that was undeniably wrong or untrue. Presenting things inaccurate in fact rather than too concise or lim...

from mjgrogan

I'll bet the United Daughters of the Confederacy didn't love this book. I will say that I didn't love it either – though certainly not for the same reasons. As something of a follow up to his investigation into the dismal state of public school US History textbooks, Loewen sets his sights on the ...

from msbosh

James Loewen is best known for his breakthrough "Lies My Teacher Told Me," a scathing attack on traditional history textbooks for their superficial, nationalist, pro-imperialist views. It's fine to teach students about all the great accomplishments of the courageous people who built this country,...