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The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History

By: Thomas E. Woods PhD
Narrated by: Barrett Whitener
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Everything—well, almost everything—you know about American history is wrong, because most textbooks and popular history books are written by left-wing academic historians who treat their biases as fact. But fear not; Professor Thomas Woods refutes the popular myths in The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History.

Professor Woods’ book reveals facts that you won’t be, or never were, taught in school. It tells you about the “Books You’re Not Supposed to Read” and takes you on a fast-paced, politically incorrect tour of American history that will give you all the information you need to battle and confound left-wing professors, neighbors, and friends.

©2004 Thomas E. Woods, Jr. (P)2005 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Americas Political Science Politics & Government United States American History Socialism Inspiring Funny Imperialism Capitalism War Franklin D Roosevelt Liberalism Russia Taxation Latin American Founding Fathers Conservative Politics
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Critic reviews

“It is not surprising that a history guide written by a professor with an undergraduate degree from Harvard and a doctorate from Columbia made it onto the New York Times bestseller list. What is surprising—refreshingly so—is that a text that challenges the liberal canon has so resonated with the American public…Provides a compelling rebuttal to the liberal sentiment encrusted upon current history texts…The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History is ultimately about truth…This is a book everyone interested in American history should have in his library.”

(Weekly Standard)

“Knowing our past is essential if we are to preserve our freedoms. Professor Woods’ work heroically rescues real history from the politically correct memory hole. Every American should read this book.”

(The Honorable Ron Paul, MD, US House of Representatives)

“Woods has taken on some of the big historical issues with a fresh and definitely non-PC approach. His take on American history is bold, brilliant, thought-provoking, and what is even better, entertaining.”

(Clyde N. Wilson, professor of history, University of South Carolina)

“An important work that refutes the misrepresentations of American history that have misinformed generations about their country, its origins, purposes, successes, and failures. Riveting, highly readable.”

(Paul Craig Roberts, former assistant secretary of the US Treasury)

“Provoke[s] thought in an entertaining way.”

(Amazon.com, editorial review)
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An excellent précis of American history to modern times - a must read / listen to everyone who wishes to query the 4 by 6 index card if acceptable opinion and knowledge. We need that 2020 update now Tom!

The history facts you are not taught at school

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Woods describes brilliantly how the original ideas of American liberty have been steadily corrupted over the years. A great read for anybody interested in US history and/or libertarian philosophy .

The US history you didn't learn at school

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I’ve listened to a few of these politically incorrect books and I’ve found them to be hit and miss. Some are great, others are terrible. Some site sources for their facts and some, like this one hardly do. It’s biased to a conservative pro American view which I very much expected (and that describes me well). However, as a student of history, there are large parts of complete fiction. Most often no sources are given or it says “modern scholars” are responsible for some of the complete fiction this book spouts. A real shame. It’s a book written with a very clear and obvious agenda. Glorifying the darkest parts of America’s history and vilifying the best.
Don’t let this mostly fictional tripe put you off trying the other books in this series.

Ridiculously biased fiction

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