A Short History of the World in 50 Lies

Natasha Tidd

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MICHAEL OMARA BOOKS
03 May 2023

History; General & world history

Series: A Short History of the World

Taking readers on a global journey through human history, historian 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 France’s infamous Dreyfus Affair.

Alongside these are examinations of how our retellings of history can turn fiction into fact, including The Spanish Inquisition’s deceitful legacy and the demonisation of Chinese Empress, Wu Zetian. Plus, an in-depth look at how historic lies can still impact our lives today, such as the deadly legacy of America’s Tuskegee Experiment.

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.

By: Natasha Tidd
Imprint: MICHAEL OMARA BOOKS
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 347g
ISBN: 9781789294606
ISBN 10: 1789294606
Series: A Short History of the World
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 03 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Natasha Tidd is a historian specialising 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.

Reviews for A Short History of the World in 50 Lies

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 *