The Uses and Abuses of History (Paperback, Main)

The past is capricious enough to support every stance - no matter how questionable. In 2002, the Bush administration decided that dealing with Saddam Hussein was like appeasing Hitler or Mussolini, and promptly invaded Iraq. Were they wrong to look to history for guidance? No; their mistake was to exaggerate one of its lessons while suppressing others of equal importance. History is often hijacked through suppression, manipulation, and, sometimes, even outright deception. MacMillan's book is packed full of examples of the abuses of history. In response, she urges us to treat the past with care and respect.

General

Imprint:	Profile Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2010
First published:	March 2010
Authors:	Margaret MacMillan (Professor)
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	194
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-1-84668-210-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > Theory & methods > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > General Books > History > Theory & methods > General Books > History > World history > General
LSN:	1-84668-210-X
Barcode:	9781846682100

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