A Short History of the World in 50 Lies

Details

Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 16/02/2023

ISBN: 9781789294606

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Science - History - Philosophy

Binding: Hardback

Size: 178 x 129 mm

Extent: 288 pages

Illustration: Black and white line drawings throughout

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

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.

From forgeries that created centuries worth of conflict and domination, such as The Donation of Constantine, the Protocols of Zion and the mysterious Testament of Peter the Great, to mass political and press cover-ups including Britain’s Boer War concentration camps, a Pulitzer Prize-winning whitewash of the Ukraine Famine and the infamous Dreyfus Affair in France.

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.

Reviews:

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

Sales points:

An in-depth and highly revelatory look at the deceit and lies that have been peddled as ‘truths’ and their impact on our history
Looking around the world and throughout time, this book shines fascinating new light on how history is written and reported
Written by a historian who is passionate about making history lively and accessible to everyone
Following on from A Short History of the World in 50 Places, A Short History of the world in 50 Animals, and A Short History of the World in 50 Books, this is the next title in the incredibly popular 'A Short History of the World' series, which has sold in 14 territories worldwide
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About the Author:

Natasha Tidd

Natasha Tidd is a historian specializing in ‘untold history’, mental health and gender. Creator of the pop-history website F Yeah History, Natasha is passionate about highlighting history’s under-sung stories and making history accessible to everyone. She works as a history writer, researcher and consultant. Recent projects include creating and developing research for a major 2022 touring exhibition for Historic Environment Scotland.