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Book Reviews of Legends, Lies: Cherished Myths of World History

Legends, Lies: Cherished Myths of World History
Legends Lies Cherished Myths of World History
Author: R. Shenkman
ISBN-13: 9780060922559
ISBN-10: 0060922559
Publication Date: 7/1/1994
Pages: 320
Rating:
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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3 stars, based on 16 ratings
Publisher: Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
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4 Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

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This is a very shallow review of world history - I was not impressed.
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Stuff you learned in school - now debunked!
reviewed Legends, Lies: Cherished Myths of World History on + 20 more book reviews
This is good bathroom reading. It's quick and to the point but makes you wonder about history. Fact or fiction?
hardtack avatar reviewed Legends, Lies: Cherished Myths of World History on + 2706 more book reviews
In this book, the author relates numerous truths which conflict with history as we were taught. However, he also makes many mistakes. You need a good background in history to know which is true and which is just another myth.

In addition, the author writes in a "tongue-in-cheek" manner which comes across as very juvenile and, ultimately, very annoying.

I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone.