The Lies of the Land - An Honest History of Political Deceit (Paperback, Main)


'A fun history of political dishonesty' The Times In a history full of wit and acumen, Private Eye journalist Adam Macqueen dissects the gripping stories of the biggest political lies of the last half-century, from the cover-up of Churchill's stroke to Iraq's WMDs to Theresa May's announcement that she wouldn't be calling a snap election. Also covering a selection of Donald Trump's litany of untruths, other infamous lies from foreign shores, and lesser known British whoppers, this is the quintessential guide to dishonesty from our leaders.

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'A fun history of political dishonesty' The Times In a history full of wit and acumen, Private Eye journalist Adam Macqueen dissects the gripping stories of the biggest political lies of the last half-century, from the cover-up of Churchill's stroke to Iraq's WMDs to Theresa May's announcement that she wouldn't be calling a snap election. Also covering a selection of Donald Trump's litany of untruths, other infamous lies from foreign shores, and lesser known British whoppers, this is the quintessential guide to dishonesty from our leaders.

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Imprint

Atlantic Books

Country of origin

United Kingdom

Release date

April 2018

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Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days

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Dimensions

198 x 129 x 30mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback

Pages

368

Edition

Main

ISBN-13

978-1-78649-251-7

Barcode

9781786492517

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LSN

1-78649-251-2



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