9780259843337 - The Great American Myth (Classic Reprint) de Bryan, George Sands (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book deep-dives into the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, the aftermath, and the enduring, twisted mythos that grew around these events. The author, a renowned expert in the field, sifts through a wealth of primary sources to meticulously reconstruct the timeline of Lincoln's final journey and the events surrounding his murder, highlighting distortions and fabrications that have become deeply ingrained in the public consciousness. Beyond correcting the historical record, the book delves into the reasons behind the relentless popularity of these myths, exploring the ways in which they have been used to shape historical narratives and feed into larger cultural trends. Ultimately, the book provides fresh insights into this pivotal moment in American history while shedding light on the enduring power of myth-making and its impact on our understanding of the past. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.