Founding Myths

First published ten years ago, 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.

Additional ISBNs: 9781595589491, 159558949X, 9781595589743, 1595589740