{"title":"Series: Myths of History: A Hackett Series","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"seven-myths-of-military-history-9781647920432","title":"Seven Myths of Military History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeven Myths of Military History\u003c\/em\u003e is a brief, provocative, and accessible book that offers snapshots of seven pernicious myths in military history. These myths have been perpetrated on unsuspecting students, readers, moviegoers, game players, and politicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book promotes awareness of how myths are created by \"the spurious misuse and ignorance of history\" and highlights how misleading ideas about military problems, such as asymmetric warfare, can lead to misguided solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth scholarly and engaging, this book is an ideal addition to military history and historical methodology courses. In fact, it could be fruitfully used in any course that teaches critical thinking skills, including those outside the discipline of history. Military history has a broad appeal to students, and there's something here for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the so-called \"Western Way of War\" to its sister-myth, technological determinism, and the \"academic party game\" of once-faddish \"Military Revolutions,\" the book demonstrates that while myths about history may be fun, myth-busting is the most fun of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Reina Pennington, Norwich University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849957396716,"sku":"9781647920432","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20022863482774.jpg?v=1759067140"},{"product_id":"seven-myths-of-the-russian-revolution-by-jonathan-daly-9781647921057","title":"Seven Myths of the Russian Revolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeven Myths of the Russian Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e is a fascinating volume that significantly contributes to our understanding of the Russian Revolution, from World War I to the consolidation of the Bolshevik regime. This book addresses seven myths, including the exaggerated influence of Rasputin, a supposed conspiracy behind the February Revolution, the treasonous Bolshevik dependence on German support, the numerous Anastasia pretenders to the royal inheritance, antisemitic claims about 'Judeo-Bolsheviks', distortions regarding America's intervention in the civil war, and the 'inevitability' of Bolshevism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn each case, the authors analyse the facts, uncover the origins of the myth, and trace its persistence, even in contemporary Russia. To assist readers, the volume includes three reference guides (people, terms, dates), nine maps, and twenty-nine illustrations. The result is immensely valuable for undergraduate courses in Russian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors' succinct discussions of historical events and evidence allow readers to contextualise and evaluate these myths. The results are highly engaging and often very relevant to current events. The volume makes good use of historical source material to illustrate points and themes—this is particularly evident in the final chapter, which explores varieties of revolutionary experiences by considering the lives of three people who were not famous political figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese attributes make this a useful and usable text for a variety of courses on modern history. Moreover, it should appeal to general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Gregory L. Freeze, Raymond Ginger Professor of History, Brandeis University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Michael Hickey, Emeritus, Bloomsburg University\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849957593324,"sku":"9781647921057","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20029113482774.jpg?v=1759067171"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/series-myths-of-history-a-hackett-series.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}