Lies My Teacher Told Me, written by author James Loewen, is a controversial book which reveals the drama, ambiguity, and conflict omitted in American history textbooks. He believes the omission of important information is a problem because concealment of the truth is in fact a crime against the American people. Professor James Loewen, researched more than twelve different American history textbooks and found none of the books to be interesting or memorable. Loewen believes Americans have lost touch with their history because it is now portrayed as Aboring@, which is sad because history is really filled with suspense and excitement. Throughout the book, James Loewen argues tenaciously over the fact textbooks deny American students the
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