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The Lies of the Land

An Honest History of Political Deceit

By (author) Adam Macqueen
Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Atlantic Books, London, United Kingdom
Published: 7th Jun 2018
Dimensions: w 129mm h 199mm d 27mm
Weight: 340g
ISBN-10: 1786492512
ISBN-13: 9781786492517
Barcode No: 9781786492517
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Synopsis
'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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An excellent guide through the thickets of political mendacity. Brilliantly-researched, intelligent, and lucid, this book is essential reading * Matthew D'Ancona * Irresistibly enjoyable... Funny, colourful and always insightful * Dominic Sandbrook - historian, columnist and television presenter * Forensic and hilarious... Macqueen tells the highly entertaining tale of how lying comes so easily to those who should be the most accountable * Miles Jupp - presenter, BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz * The best book about political dishonesty that I've ever read * Lloyd Langford - comedian * Hilarious and troubling * Daily Mail on The Prime Minister's Ironing Board and Other State Secrets * Vignettes of British political life from the whimsical to the downright chilling . . . delightfully gossipy * Financial Times on The Prime Minister's Ironing Board and Other State Secrets * Full of wry, waspish humour * The Scotsman on The Prime Minister's Ironing Board and Other State Secrets * The perfect bedside book * Guardian on The Prime Minister's Ironing Board and Other State Secrets *