"Lies My Teacher Told Me" by James W. Loewen is a synopsis of historically significant people and how certain parts of their lives were either changed or neglected in society's modern text books. Perhaps by focusing in on these people and the lost pieces of their lives a better understanding of American history can be obtained, maybe even an identity could be developed for this young country. My
perception of American history was instilled in me from a young age, but when reading Loewen it helps me to identify with historical figures because of how it displays them in more of a human light. Not so much even their positive impacts on modern society, rather how anyone can make mistakes. This does not make me think any less of their accomplishments. It allows for a full and in-depth look into
the past from all the views involved not just what American historians have dubbed suitable for the public to know.
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