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This updated and revised edition of the American Book Award-winner and national bestseller revitalizes the truth of America’s history, explores how myths continue to be perpetrated, and includes a new chapter on 9/11 and the Iraq War.

Americans have lost touch with their history, and in Lies My Teacher Told Me Professor James Loewen shows why. After surveying eighteen leading high school American history texts, he has concluded that not one does a decent job of making history interesting or memorable. Marred by an embarrassing combination of blind patriotism, mindless optimism, sheer misinformation, and outright lies, these books omit almost all the ambiguity, passion, conflict, and drama from our past.

In this revised edition, packed with updated material, Loewen explores how historical myths continue to be perpetuated in today's climate and adds an eye-opening chapter on the lies surrounding 9/11 and the Iraq War. From the truth about Columbus's historic voyages to an honest evaluation of our national leaders, Loewen revives our history, restoring the vitality and relevance it truly possesses.

Thought provoking, nonpartisan, and often shocking, Loewen unveils the real America in this iconoclastic classic beloved by high school teachers, history buffs, and enlightened citizens across the country.

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"Every teacher, every student of history, every citizen should read this book. It is both a refreshing antidote to what has passed for history in our educational system and a one-volume education in itself." -- Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States

"An extremely convincing plea for truth in education." -- Mary Mackey, San Francisco Chronicle

"Remarkable." -- USA Today

"A lively critique." -- The New York Times

"Powerful and important...deserves to become an instant classic." -- The Washington Post Book World

About the Author

James W. Loewen is the bestselling author of Lies My Teacher Told Me and Lies Across America. He is a regular contributor to the History Channel's History magazine and is a professor emeritus of sociology at the University of Vermont. He resides in Washington, D.C.

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Paperback: 464 pages
Publisher: Touchstone; Revised edition (October 16, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9780743296281
ISBN-13: 978-0743296281
ASIN: 0743296281
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches
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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2 in Books > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Historiography
- #2 in Books > Education & Teaching > Schools & Teaching > Instruction Methods > Social Studies
- #2 in Books > History > Historical Study & Educational Resources > Study & Teaching

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Wonderful, thought provoking, makes learning exciting

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I cant praise this book enough. The research was thoroughly done, the writing is smart but on a level anyone interested in learning can understand and follow. It is not boring, like some nonfiction tends to get. The only thing i didnt like about this book is that there isnt more of it. I found myself wanting to learn more about the times that werent covered in this book. But i learned so much, and this book made me excited to learn. I wanted to know about our real, unvarnished, gritty history and that is exactly what i got. Now i am faced with the task of helping my children learn more about history than is in their schoolbooks. And i think i am up to the task.

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September 5, 2016

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I read this book and came to the conclusion that we, as a nation, need to change the way we teach American history. How can we expect high school students, who will be voters in a very short time, understand policy issues if they haven't been encouraged to think and analyze actions taken by policy makers and decide if they are morally or ethically wise?

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Theo Hummer

Makes American History Exciting

January 3, 2017

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This book is great, especially for teachers or as a gift for any smart teenagers in your life. About 10% of it is examination of the reasons why traditional history textbooks are so dry, and about 90% of it is more dynamic, surprising, exciting, and politically controversial stories from American history than you would ever find in a textbook (though some of them might be familiar if you ever had an excellent history teacher who went beyond the mandated curriculum). An excellent display of the difference between history as a living, values-charged argument over our national story and history as a boring list of names, dates, and facts, this book offers American history as it should be: discussion-worthy and memorable.

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Loretta Nickerson

Insightful, Thought Provoking Read!!

August 23, 2017

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I just started reading this book, so I can't comment on accuracy throughout all of the text. However, I have taken the time to cross reference the first couple of chapters for accuracy and they are spot on! The style of some history books make reading very difficult. Not so with this author. Also, it should be noted that he states he is a sociologist, so bare that in mind. If nothing else, this text encourages the reader to begin to question history in ways that may be different from how it was taught in high school. The text challenges the reader to look beyond the facts alone. History is always better when it is linked to world events and appreciated within the context of how those events influenced American History. Additionally, presenting the entire scope of an individual or event seems to be the way the author approaches the subject matter. I like anything that makes me question or ask myself how or why something unfolded the way it did. So far, this has been interesting and easy to read.

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Great book.

December 18, 2017

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This was truly an eye opener and I recommend it for those people seeking the truth. It is apparent that there are several people who hav tried to conceal our true history.

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James Meyers

A Very Informative Read

February 3, 2018

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Like many who went through the public school system I used to find history in general to be very boring. That was many years ago though and while I don't often seek out history books to read for enjoyment. That does not mean I shy away from history and when I dive into histories I usually also go to the trouble to verify the information being given. When footnotes are given little or no place in a book about history I don't let that get in the way of my knowledge, I look into other sources and decide for myself how factual a book is. That is part of why I enjoyed this book; it gives plenty of opportunity for the reader to check up on what he is reading.

I would highly recommended this book to anyone who feels institutionalized knowledge is suspect and should be verified.

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EVERYONE IN THE COUNTRY NEEDS TO READ THIS. This book presents a what we were taught in school and what actually transpired collision.

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E. Saunders

Fit's bit of what you were taught with bits that were left out. Totally like reading a puzzle book...everything just fits.

July 11, 2018

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If this book isn't full of lies then I'm horribly confused! Lol!! I know our schools leave so much out while teaching us and some of this just fits the pieces of the puzzle that's left out while we were are in school now. I'd suggest parent's reading it and deciding for themselves if it's a book they want their children to read. I'd suggest...YES!

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