Macqueen, Adam
The Lies of the Land
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786492517
- author:
- Macqueen, Adam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Atlantic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 129 mm X 198 mm
- Genre:
- Humour, Topic, Political,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
The Lies of the Land: An Honest History of Political Deceit by Adam Macqueen Trust in politicians is at an all-time low. We're living in a "post-truth" era where feelings often trump facts, and brazen rhetoric beats honesty. But do politicians lie more than they used to? Adam Macqueen, a Private Eye journalist, dissects the biggest political lies of the last half century, from the Profumo affair to Boris Johnson's £350 million for the NHS. This book explores the often-pernicious relationship between parliament and the media, and how our perception of politicians has changed over time. Macqueen examines lesser-known whoppers, infamous lies from foreign shores, and the resolute untruths from Donald Trump's presidential campaign. He also delves into how our assumption of politicians' honesty has shifted from implicit trust to skepticism. This is a thought-provoking guide to dishonesty from our leaders, and a timely exploration of the role of politicians, media, and truth in modern politics. By examining the biggest political lies of the last half century, Macqueen sheds light on the complexities of politics and the challenges of seeking truth in a world where facts are often secondary to feelings.
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