Founding Myths: Stories That Hide Our Patriotic Past

ISBN: 159558949X

Author: Raphael, Ray

Condition: New

The tenth-anniversary edition of the book that showed why we must move past historical nonsense so that a truer, more democratic national record can emerge (School Library Journal)Originally published to universal acclaim, award-winning historian Ray Raphaels Founding Myths has since established itself as a landmark of historical myth-busting. With Raphaels trademark wit and flair, Founding Myths exposed the errors and inventions in Americas most cherished tales, from Paul Reveres famous ride to Patrick Henrys Liberty or Death speech. For the thousands who have been captivated by Raphaels eye-opening accounts, history has never been the same.In this revised tenth-anniversary edition, Raphael revisits the original myths and further explores their evolution over time, uncovering new stories and peeling back new layers of misinformation. This new edition also examines the highly politicized debates over Americas past, as well as how our approach to history in school reinforces rather than corrects historical mistakes.A book that explores the truth behind the stories of the making of our nation (National Public Radio), this revised edition of Founding Myths will be a welcome resource for anyone seeking to separate historical fact from fiction.