Political Myth
The Spirit of 1914
This book is the first systematic analysis of German public opinion at the outbreak of the Great War. Jeffrey Verhey's powerful study demonstrates that the myth of war enthusiasm was historically inaccurate.
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Philosophy of Political Myth
In this book, Chiara Bottici argues for a philosophical understanding of political myth. Bottici demonstrates that myth is a process, one of continuous work on a basic narrative pattern that responds to a need for significance.
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Politicians and Rhetoric
Each chapter of this book analyzes the rhetoric of speeches by major British or American politicians and shows how metaphor is used systematically to create political myths of monsters, villains and heroic leaders.
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National Identity and the Conflict at Oka
This work explores the historical formation of myths of Canadian national identity and then how these myths were challenged and affirmed during the 1990 standoff at Oka.
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Myths, Lies, And Downright Stupidity
The national bestseller! Consumer advocate, investigative reporter, and bestselling author John Stossel is back with a new book based on his top-rated 20/20 segment, “Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity, ” that debunks popularly reported misconceptions.
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The Myth of the Lost Cause and Civil War History
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This collection of scholarly essays examines the strongly held and voiced belief that the Civil War was not a war over slavery but rather a war about states` rights, liberty, and opposing political principles.
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