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In truth : a history of lies from ancient Rome to modern America /

From the ancient Greeks and Romans to the modern era, how have people determined what is true? How have those with power and influence sought to control the narrative? Are we living in a post-truth era, or is that notion simply the latest attempt to control the narrative? The relationship between tr...

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Main Author:	Fraser, Matthew, 1958- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Guilford, Connecticut : Prometheus Books, [2020].
Subjects:	History > Errors, inventions, etc. Truthfulness and falsehood > Political aspects. Truthfulness and falsehood > History. Journalism > Political aspects > History. Press and politics > History. Political leadership > History.

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