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A Short History of the World in 50 Lies
Verlag:
O'Mara M. Unsere-Artikel-Nr.: YGWQKYW
EAN: 9781789297836
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Zustellung: Di, 29.09.2026
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Beschreibung
'A Short History Of The World In 50 Lies shows that the march of truth isn't always unstoppable. Lies have their own power and momentum. ' - Daily Mail. Taking readers on a global journey through human history, Natasha Tidd examines how lies can change the world around us, from Julius Caesar's deceptive PR machine to the cover-ups that caused Chernobyl. A Short History of the World in 50 Lies. journeys through forgeries. that created centuries worth of conflict and domination, such as The Donation of Constantine, that all started with a forged papal document that went on to spark the start of the European Reformation. Also uncovered are mass political. and press cover-ups. including the infamous Dreyfus Affair in France that explores wrongful accusations, anti-semitism and Devil's Island. Alongside these are examinations of how our retellings. of history can turn. fiction into fact. , including The Spanish Inquisition's deceitful legacy. Plus, there is an in-depth look at how historic lies can still impact our lives today, such as the deadly legacy. of America's Tuskegee Experiment. Meet incredible people, including Jeanne de Clisson who became the fourteenth century's most feared pirate - all because of a lie. A Short History of the World in 50 Lies. details the profound impact of this secretive side of history and shows that the truth really is stranger - and far more dangerous - than any fiction. Also available:. A Short History of the World in 50 Places. (9781789291971)A Short History of the World in 50 Animals. (9781789292954)A Short History of the World in 50 Books. (9781789294088)A Short History of the World in 50 Failures. (9781789296938).
Spezifikationen
Sprache
- Englisch
Autor
- Natasha Tidd
Erscheinungsjahr
- 2025
Format
- Buch (Softcover)
Anzahl Seiten
- 288