Synopsis from Goodreads...Much of what you thought you knew about American history is wrong...
Our best-loved tales actually sell America short, Raphael says. This nation was founded not just by the handful of "founding fathers" we have come to admire, but also by the revolutionary activities of innumerable and nameless patriots who are not mentioned in textbooks. Why should only a select few get the credit? The collaborative spirit and effort of the American people is an important concept for children (and adults) to learn...
"Not until patriots and Redcoats had engaged in pitched battles for the better part of a year did Samuel Adams publicly advocate a total break from Britain."--Founding Myths by Ray Raphael
Comments: I finished this book earlier in the week, and it was pretty interesting. It offered an interesting perspective on historical inaccuracies.
What are you planning to read this weekend?
This sounds like a book I would enjoy. This week I am spotlighting Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that Founding Myths seems like a book you would enjoy, and I definitely recommend it. Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend!
DeleteI think I'd skip this one. Not really into myths and stuff. Glad you liked it though. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. Enjoy your weekend! :-)
DeleteSounds very interesting. I've seen this book mentioned a few times here and there.
ReplyDeleteFounding Myths really was an interesting read. I recommend it. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend!
DeleteSo much of history has been like that, I suspect, and the omission of the role women have played has also been glaring. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteYou make a good point. Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your weekend! :-)
DeleteI really need to start doing this meme at some point. XD
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for history (I majored in archaeology in undergrad if that tells you anything, lol), so this book sounds like a lot of fun. It's not terribly sad, is it? War stories tend to be that way. >.<
Followed you via BL. ^-^
Brittany @ Space Between the Spines
Founding Myths wasn't very sad since it focused on historical inaccuracies more than anything else. Thanks for stopping by and following the blog. Enjoy your weekend! :-)
DeleteThis sounds like an interesting and fun read. I suspect our history books got a lot skewed! Happy Reading!
ReplyDeleteFounding Myths was interesting. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend! :D
DeleteSounds fascinating. I'd definitely like to know more about the reality of the founding of the U.S.
ReplyDeleteMy Friday post features THE LIE THAT TELLS A TRUTH.
That was pretty much my reason for getting this book. I feel like it's easy to miss so much history by sticking just to the textbooks. Thanks for stopping by! :-)
DeleteThere have got to be tons of historical inaccuracies taught to us when we're younger and this looks like an interesting look at those myths. Glad you enjoyed!
ReplyDeleteThat's basically what Founding Myths was about. I think Ray Raphael did a good job researching the topic. Thanks for stopping by! :D
DeleteIt makes me curious how different history is portrayed in school text books compared to when I was in school.
ReplyDeleteMy Friday 56
Thanks for stopping by! :-)
Delete