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Entertaining, but Check Your Facts
I enjoyed reading this book.It is entertaining and I especially like many of the "lesser known" stories conveyed by the author.However, one major problem that plagued this book are inaccurate facts.Just one for example, states that "A resolution to declare war on Japan, Germany and Italy passed with just one "no" vote." (p. 145) happened on December 8, 1941.In reality, war was not declared on Germany and Italy until December 11, 1941. Unfortunately for the author, that is "just one" error that should have been caught.There are several others that have been covered in other reviews of this book so I will not bother discussing them.An unfortunate biproduct of these errors are that I had to question almost every fact for it's accuracy.Let it be a lesson for you would-be-writers out there: Check your facts!

What they didn't teach you about world war II
This book is very informative concerning statistics during the war years. I enjoyed it immensely.

What they didn't teach the writer about writing
While the "facts" in this book are interesting, it is such a difficult read.How any editor let this book by is beyond me.You can find out more about our society and the events of this period by visiting a retirement home as compared to reading this book.

Paraphrasing that switches from first to third person and overall rambling makes this a terrible read.This book reads like a high-school project.

Not serious, poorly edited, error-filled, but amusing
If you are deeply concerned with what various second or third rate actors and television personalitiesof 5 to 10 years ago did during the WWII, this is the book for you. Otherwise, this is a throw away.

The most startling new information provided in this book are that Prescott Bush was a Senator from Maine and that Winston Churchill was prime minister of the United Kingdom during the 1939 German invasion of Poland.Of course, Prescott Bush was a senator from Connecticut, and Churchill became prime minister in the Spring of 1940 after the Anglo-French invasion of Norway was defeated by the simultaneous German invasion.


France and England did not really come to the "rescue" of Norway from a German invasion. They had plannedtheir own invasion of Norway at the same time as the German invasion.They were delayed by several hours due to weather and claimed to be helping Norway against Germany. Paradoxically, Chamberlain fell because of the fiasco in Norway, and Churchill who was the architect of this disaster became prime minister! Of course, this is the kind of fact you are never told about the war, that someone like Wright could never tell you.I expected to find such things in this book.

Mike Wright's ignorance andthe absence of any apparent fact checking by the publisher indicate that both are worthless as sources of serious information.

With no special knowledge or interest in World War II, Wright compiles a bunch of humorous or trivia-related vignettes about the war as he appears to do about as many subjects as he can publish books.

However,I feel sorry for someone like the author who believes people need to know how Swooze Kurtz--whatever she does???--got her name. I feel sorrier for someone who is bamboozled into thinking this is a book with new information about the greatest tragedy in human history.A war in which scores of millions of people died and many countries laid waste deserves more than drivel like that!

With the opening of the archives of the old USSR and the GDR, all sorts of information that was not known before is available for a serious author who really wants to tell us things that we weren't told about WWII. I expected this kind of information when I purchased this book. Yet, Wright is oblivious to the fact the major segment of WWII in Europe was fought between the USSR and Germany and its allies.

His goal is to provide quick, entertaining, light reading on a subject that is neither quick, entertaining, nor light.

The copy editing and fact checking in this book is simply not professional.While a bibliography which is useful is provided, there is absolutely no regular sourcing in this book, which may, in fact, be a tribute to adequacy of his sources, compared to the inadequacy of his history.As somone who teaches college students to discern which books to use for research papers and which to avoid, I would advise people to avoid any book brought out by this publisher for serious research or reliable knowledge.

This book does have its moments. He gives an interesting blow by blow picture of the draft process when it was launched in 1941.He also provides interesting information about the deportation of Japanese Americans and Canadians, and about German prisoners of war in the US.

However, though he condemns Japanese brutality to Allied prisoners, Wright is completely silent the attrocities the US and UKperpetrated against Japanese soldiers who wished to surrender.Allied policy was usally not to take Japanese prisoners, but to massacre them.A grisly trade in Japanese sculls and gold teethsent back to the USA grew up during the War. This is the kind of fact about World War II that "They Didn't Teach You" that is light years away from anything Mike Wright knows.

For a better look check out "Why the Allies Won." For an even better set of information about the Pacific war that is NEVER TOLD consult War Without Mercy by John W. Dower which will tell you about Allied abuse of Japanese prisoners as well as Japanese crimes against other Asian peoples.

I found this book OK to read while I was sick in bed. I did not want anything demanding, although I must say that one driving factor in getting me to finish it was to see how many ignorances and errors the book contained. Like the one Harliquin romance I read under similar circumstances, I thought it was appropriate to throw the book away when I finished it.

It is unfortunate Amazon does not permit one to have 0 stars or negative quantites of stars.

Lively not dryly giving you the history of WW II
I am sure some history buffs out there after noisly clearing their throats of the dust they have inhaled after reading many a weighty volume of history will state that this book is light. Just shut them up in their moldy room and leave them alone.

This book is lively exploring the history of World War II in small painless (if not fun) chugs.

The book is broken down into themes and explores the war from the battle front to the homefront. What did celebrities do during the big one? How were women and child affected. How was it like to go to boot camp? These questions are answered along with many more in a quirky and fun style.

Verdict: A great book to get someone into history without scaring them off. A nice book to read on the train (you should never read while driving your car- you might miss a chapter).

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From absolutism to zionism, this book contains 101 discursive accounts of ideas and terms which have shaped history, directed at students working on essays and assignments. Entries are presented in alphabetical order in simple language, filling the gap between dictionaries and textbooks. ... Read more

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Find out the facts fast with these easy-to-use yet comprehensive overviews

Teach Yourself 101 Key Ideas History is perfect for you if you are a student or are just interested in the subject. It provides an interesting and informative account of the topic's 101 key ideas, arranged in alphabetical order. No need to read cover to cover--you can just dip in and find the explanations you need! ... Read more

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Lots of fluff, absolutely NO substance
I'm interested in the entire concept of cryptozoology, mostly from the perspective of a science attempting to quantity and identify animals/creatures that may be living on the fringes of what is considered "fact."I had high hopes that this book would be full of facts, sightings, pictures, odd reports and possible unidentified "specimens" that pointed to the existence of an animal or animals that aren't currently believed to exist by mainstream science.

That was not this book.

Full disclosure, I stopped reading about a third of the way into the "Manimals" section, mostly because I was getting tired of the same sort of setup each and every entry.The information supplied in this book is pretty sparse, with vast chunks pretty much ripped straight from any number of cultures' mythologies and then interspersed with "reports" from supposed Cryptozoological Society of London field agents.What made the "reports" somewhat hard to take seriously was that each and every report was - at the very least - duplicated by having it typed out vice photocopied/otherwise reproduced, but otherwise made to look as if it was an "originally scanned" document.Not the best way of having someone take you seriously.

The other real big deal-breaker for me was that just about EVERY possible mythological creature obviously HAD to have existed; when one of the entries made reference to some variant creature being so "obviously fantastical" that it couldn't have existed, I nearly stopped and said, "Really?REALLY??THAT'S where you draw the line?"

The book is 99% supposition and 1% decent formatting.

fun book
I never thought that I would argue with Loren Coleman (whose books are great), but "A Natural History of the Unnatural World" is a fun book. It's not a hoax - in fact, I can't see any adult (or even bright children) taking it seriously. This book belongs squarely in the realm of fantasy. But it's engaging fantasy. As a cryptozoology text, it's useless, and as authentic folklore, it's not much better. But this is a nice book to look through and speculate on how creatures like these could exist - not unlike Peter Dickinson's "Flight of Dragons." I have seen a couple of people giving high marks to Shuker's "The Unexplained," and I'll agree with that; check that one out if you want something serious.

A One of a Kind Masterpiece!
This bizarre book is a real page turner. It describes at least one hundred beasts believed by normal zoologists to be fictional. Dive into the abyssal lair of the giant octopus, explore the jungles of Latin America in search of the beautiful coatl, or watch two yale jousting at an African water hole. This unique piece will never cease to thrill and delight the reader. Why did the phoenix (Phoenos immortalis) go extinct? Why are unicorns (Equus monoceros) attracted to maidens? The answers to all of these questions and more are found within this books strange and intriguing pages. This unique work will never bore the reader.

a story book
This is a fun book for kids or adults - well illustrated and layed out. this is also pure fantasy in the style of a realistic journal by a faux society. if you are looking for any real cryptozoological information look elsewhere. but for kids it's cool.

Buyer Beware
This is a handsomely published book, with thick glossy paper and numerous pictures and illustrations. However, if you get it thinking it is going to be a serious or archival study of cryptozoology, you will be disappointed. Its greater emphasis is on purely mythological creatures like mermaids, elves, the sphinx, unicorns, gorgons and other creatures of fantasy, only it purports to pass them all off as not only actual living creatures, but as still surviving in remote pockets of the world. The volume does so with a straight face, and purported eyewitness accounts. If you are fascinated by accounts of creatures that "might be", like bigfoot, lake monsters, mothman, or dinosaur survivors, then stay away from this book, which is basically a treatise on fantasy creatures prepared for a junior high audience with liberal dashes of pseudo-science thrown in for good measure. Again, its copious illustrations and colorful format are its best feature. More serious students of mysterious creatures would be better served by The Unexplained, by Dr. Karl P. Shuker, an equally well-illustrated book that is dedicated to more probable instances of cryptozoology. ... Read more

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process.We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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The Teach Yourself History series offers an alternative to academic historical books, its content being extensive yet extremely accessible and the approach refreshingly different. The books are informative and compelling, and engage the reader from beginning to end. They assume no prior historical knowledge, and are full of anecdotes and details that provide a very personal appeal. Teach Yourself The Cold War provides a fascinating insight into this complicated and hidden conflict, from how it began to the main characters involved and the culture it created. It will help you understand how the super powers grew and vied for dominance, and how the balance was lost. It covers all the important aspects of the war, from what JFK and his assassin had in common to discussing whether the tension ended after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Give yourself the opportunity to understand the global reach of this 45-year-long war, which shaped the latter half of the twentieth century. ... Read more

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Teach Yourself the Cold War covers all the basics, from the conflict's post-WWII origins, to the culture it created, to how the balance between the major powers was eventually tipped in the West's favor. This engaging title also describes controversial topics, such as what JFK and his assassin held in common and whether or not the tension between East and West was truly relieved after the Berlin Wall fell.

The Teach Yourself History series present all the facts and dates in a dynamic format that enables you to experience and understand the great historic events that shaped, and continue to influence, our world.

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This volume makes teaching and learning history a powerful and enjoyable experience for students in the classroom through the study of historical mysteries, a wide variety of active ideas, and how-to-do-it brainstorms. ... Read more

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Don't waste your time/ money/ brain cells
I lOVE using primary source documents to teach history. I was hoping this book would point me in the direction of good primary source docs, and the Socratic questions to ask about them, to get students thinking.

Instead of interpreting primary source docs to form their own points of view, students are exposed (via the teacher's readings) on various leftist propoganda. This book is bias, and will get students thinking with the likes of Gore Vidal, Michael Moore, Noam Chomsky... oh, and Craig Unger's "House of Bush, House of Saudi." All of these are recommended reading on the Iraq conflict, with no primary source documents... much less any recommended authors who support the war. Want to make the students really buy into socialism? Try the chapter on the Zapatistas... very positive about these murders and drug traffickers.

Why can't I just get a good list of primary source documents, without all the leftist commentary?!? ... Read more

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Teach Yourself The History of Ireland New Edition is a comprehensive guide to a fascinating history. Taking you from ancient Ireland up to present day conflicts, this book will give you an understanding of the background to events that have dominated the headlines in recent years. Consider the impact of recent political events on society and culture and discover the key figures who have characterised this dramatic history, in a book that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. This new edition has been fully updated to address the most recent developments in Ireland, including the murder of Robert McCartney and Denis Donaldson, the IRA's formal order to end its 30-year armed campaign and the subsequent decommissioning of arms, and the many twists and turns of the peace process. ... Read more

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The Teach Yourself History series offers an alternative to academic historical books, its content being extensive yet extremely accessible and the approach refreshingly different. The books are informative and compelling, and engage the reader from beginning to end. They assume no prior historical knowledge, and are full of anecdotes and details that provide a very personal appeal. Teach Yourself The Special Forces looks at the development of the special forces during World War II onwards up to the present day. It has a strong focus on the SAS, being the service that triggered the development of special forces worldwide, but it also looks at international units and special forces of many different countries. Its chronological narrative considers the main characters involved in the Special Forces and covers major developments as well as specifics such as training, weaponry and the involvement of women. It will enable you to understand how anti-terrorist units function, and to develop an informed opinion about present-day terrorism and modern means of control. ... Read more

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Here you'll learn about Germany's failing economy and poor working conditions which helped Adolf Hitler in his ascension to power. You will come away with a fuller understanding of the nation's political structure and culture, as well as Hitler's instruments of terror, treatment of Jews and women, concentration camps, and Germany's role in WWII.

The Teach Yourself History series present all the facts and dates in a dynamic format that enables you to experience and understand the great historic events that shaped, and continue to influence, our world. ... Read more

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Helpful to the World War II fan to see what life on the other side was like
This is a very helpful book to assist those interested in learning about all aspects of World War II to get an overall idea of what was occurring in Nazi Germany at that time. After a brief opening discussing Hitler's early years, it goes into detail about what circumstances occurred in Germany that gave rise to Hitler and the Nazi party. This book also explains why von Hindenberg chose Hitler as Chancellor. It shows fairly well what life was like for those living under the regime and "gently" describes life for those deemed "unfavorable" to the party.
The thing that I appreciated about this book is that the author chose not to go into extreme detail about the depravities that the Nazis forced upon the innocent victims of concentration camps. The title says the goal of this novel is "essential understanding." It is a very helpful book to have for History majors in college if one must write a report on World War II. I used this as a reference for a paper on WWII and received an A, so believe me when I say it is helpful. The only downside is that when reading it in public, those around you may give you peculiar glances. I would also suggest "Teach Yourself: Mussolinis Italy." It is also very helpful. ... Read more

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The Teach Yourself History series offers a refreshing alternative to academic historical books, its content being extensive yet written in an accessible and engaging style. All titles in this series are informative and compelling. Assuming no prior historical knowledge and full of anecdotes and fascinating details these books will keep the reader hooked from beginning to end. Teach Yourself The British Monarchy from Henry VIII gives the reader a unique insight into the monarchy and its development over the last 500 years. From Henry VIII and his six wives through to the intricacies of the Elizabethan Court, the madness of King George III, the alcoholism of Bonny Prince Charlie and the 'Royal family' as we know it today, this book will address the massive changes, developments and extraordinary figures that have characterized this captivating history. Consider how the monarchy has survived into the twenty-first century as one of the most photographed and newsworthy items in the world and how it attracts a certain kind of pity that only serves to emphasize its appeal.This book will entertain the reader with original anecdotes and stories as well as stimulate interest in one of the most intriguing traditions in the world. ... Read more

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Learn about the rising economic power of the East

The sleeping dragon has awoken, and it looks as if the 21st century is shaping up to be the "Chinese Century." Teach Yourself Modern China is your perfect primer about this Asian tiger, its economy, politics, society, and culture, and the key forces that have shaped it. The book also ponders the implications for the rest of the world of the phenomenal economic growth China has experienced over the past decade.

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a must read book
I recently visited China and had many questions.This book provided many answers in a clear manner.Very readable and it was hard to put down.A must read.Wish I had read it before my trip. ... Read more

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How does a survivor become an inspiration?Teach Us to Live: stories from Hiroshima & Nagasaki presents the wisdom of eleven survivors of the August 1945 atomic bombing.
Today they are teachers, artists, poets, doctors and researchers, and committed advocates for nuclear abolition.
With full-color illustrations, photographs artwork, and a comprehensive resource guide, this book will shock, inform and inspire readers of every age, helping them work for an end to these most powerful weapons of mass destruction.
A CD of live interviews with a-bomb survivors is also included. ... Read more

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Teach Us to Live: Stories from Hiroshima and Nagasaki
These stories are so moving, and the voices reading them aloud add such a richness to the experience. What a lot of work these interviews entailed and what a mitzvah the author has done for all of us who will read this important book and realize more deeply the consequences of our actions. In compiling these stories Diana Wickes Roose has given voice to the victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and put a human face on an event too often discussed in the abstract.

Remember the past or be condemned to repeat it...
Many people will recognize that quote but fail to apply it to their own life and times.Right here.Right now.Historical events have many valuable lessons to teach us, but please do not take my word on it.I'm only 30 years old; I have never experienced a life-or-death disaster or attack.Instead, read the accounts of survivors, hear their stories in their own words, reflect on what they have been through, and stay conscious of the world around you so that you can honestly say "I remember," "I will never forget," and "never again."

Ms. Roose focuses on remembering the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the human cost of using such weapons.Her interviews with the survivors add to the body of oral histories and personal narratives that are invaluable to ensuring that the citizens of the world today remember and work to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

In recommending Teach Us to Live: stories from Hiroshima and Nagasaki to a coworker, I mentioned that it reminded me of I Never Saw Another Butterfly, a collection of poems and pictures created by children who were detained in the Terezin Concentration Camp during WWII, and which serves as an historical record of sorts, as many of them did not survive.In both cases, survivors, or the words/images they left behind, tell about horrific events from their point of view.

If I were making a list of such books, I'd also include: Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport(Mark Jonathan Harris, Deborah Oppenheimer), I Dream of Peace: Images of War by Children of Former Yugoslavia (James P Grant), Children of Cambodia's Killing Fields: Memoirs by Survivors(Dith Pran;Kim DePaul), Never Forget: An Oral History of September 11 (Mitchell Fink;Lois Mathias), Escape or Die : True Stories of Young People Who Survived the Holocaust (Ina R Friedman), Remember Pearl Harbor: Japanese And American Survivors Tell Their Stories (Remember)(Thomas B Allen), and Darfur Diaries: Stories of Survival (Jen Marlowe;Aisha Bain;Adam Shapiro;Paul Rusesabagina;Francis Mading Deng).
[List compiled using the WorldCat database; copyright 1997-2007 OCLC]

These personal accounts, many of which are related by children who lived through hellish ordeals, are as voices shouting out to anyone willing to listen: This is what happened to me.Never let it happen again.Never again.

Powerful documentary and easy to read
A must read!We Americans haven't really been taught much about the effects of our atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from our History classes in school.In a beautiful style, Diana interviews many Japanese survivors of this bombing, to let them tell their stories and vision for peace in the future without war. All who read the book will be touched in some way.If you are concerned about the world's nuclear threats, this book is a valuable educational tool. ... Read more

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Wright breathes life into our nation's history while spotlighting little know events and rest of the story details from the decade of the sixties. ... Read more

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Like a bad acid trip, the 60s keep coming back
Summary: Like a bag of junk food - high in fat, low in nutrition, but you just can't put it down.
Mike Wright discovered a successful formula with his What They Didn't Teach You About ... series: Pick an epoch most Americans remember from their high school history classes, research some of that period's basics, uncover some of its trivia, write it all down in a breezy style and voila!You have a sure-selling pop history book that presents its topic in an entertaining manner that isn't too brain-straining for the average reader.
After covering the American Revolution, the Civil War, World War II and the Wild West in previous books, Wright has now tackled a somewhat more contemporaneous subject: the legendary decade of the 20th century that, like a bad acid trip, just keeps coming back.Yes, folks, it's the Sixties.
And yes, in spite of its weaknesses, this is a book that you can't put down.Wright seems to cover it all - from the Space Race to the Cuban Missile Crisis, from the Civil Rights Movement to the Vietnam War, and from one acronym to another.These acronyms include such memory-stimulating abbreviations of the period as LSD, SDS, JFK, NASA, LBJ, NAACP, RFK, SNCC, MLK, SCLC, and, for all I can remember of the alphabet soup, CSNY.
To give Wright his due, the book doesn't just assume the Sixties erupted as an effect without cause.He covers the era's antecedents, as well as its results.The narrative thus goes back as far as the 1930s and the red diaper babies to explain the origins of the New Left, and goes forward to the year 2000 to answer the question "Whatever happened to ... ?".He compares World War II statistics with those of the Vietnam War.In addition, his prelude looks at the 1950s, while his final chapter - appropriately titled "Hangover" - gives a detailed account of the 1970 Kent State shootings.
Wright's narrative, however, is a bit clunky.It goes off into too many tangents and unrelated subjects.Also, his chapter titles seem arbitrary, and often don't fit their contents.For instance, why is the story of Motown in the chapter on civil rights, rather than the chapter on music?
The book would have been better served if it had sidebars or boxes containing the secondary material, so that the continuity and flow of the main narrative wouldn't be interrupted.
What They Didn't Teach You About the Sixties comes with an 11-page bibliography and an eight-page index, but don't let those fool you into thinking this is a scholarly work.I can't vouch for the bibliography, but the index is incomplete and inaccurate.
For instance, on page 314 you'll find mention of James Bond, the fictional super spy, along with his creator, Ian Fleming, and his greatest screen portrayer, Sean Connery.But you'll search in vain through the index for any reference to either Bond or Connery.Fleming you'll find, but how many readers will know who he is, or of his connection to 007?
The text itself is full of mistakes and misprints.Just for an example, Boris Karloff died in 1969, not 1962, as the book says.Also -- and maybe I'm quibbling -- Karloff wasn't a "three-role actor in the classic The Mummy."As I recall, he played the same role of the title character at three different stages of his life (or after-life).
A bigger mistake is an anecdote about JFK's dad, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr.(And by the way, the index is both incomplete and inaccurate in its references to Old Joe.)On page 131, Wright says that "in the final days of Joe Kennedy's ambassadorship to England" Kennedy enraged President Franklin Roosevelt by urging him to "cut a deal with Hitler to end the war."
The problem with that anecdote is that, according to Wright's own text, Joe Kennedy was ambassador to England from 1937 to 1940.The United States didn't enter World War II until the last month of 1941.So the alleged "cut a deal" conversation either never occurred, or took place after Kennedy left the ambassador's office.Either way, Wright is wrong.(And as a side note, you won't find Franklin Roosevelt listed anywhere in the index.)
It would behoove Wright -- or his editors -- to hire better proofreaders and a more meticulous indexer for his next book.
But to reiterate, this is a book one can't put down.For those who missed the Sixties, it serves as a good introduction to a decade that helped mold, for better or for worse, the society in which we now live.
And for those who lived through the Sixties, Wright's book serves as a refresher.After all, to paraphrase LSD guru Timothy Leary, if you can remember the Sixties, you probably weren't there.

History Primer - A fun read.
Let's face it this is not a book for a history buff. They should be out there writing their own book.

This book, however, is a great primer for those out there who would like a broader overview of the subject covered. The author, Mike Wright covers things in a breazy and fun way. Actually this book lead me to want to explore certain subjects in greater detail to which I owe it thanks.

My verdict: A good subway read for adults, great to give to younger people as a primer to the period covered in the book, the 1960's. Not a good gift for the dusty old history buff.

History Lite: Good Stories, Well Told
Wright's latest book is an agreeable tour of the 1960s.Despite the title, the book covers a lot of the same ground as conventional histories of the period.The style, however, is breezy and approachable--there aren't any shocking revelations, but Wright is a capable writer who knows how to tell a good story.

Wright is at his best when he talks about television, sports, "culture shock," and other experiences that tend to be ignored in mainstream history books.He has a good eye for an amusing story (not a surprising talent for an Emmy-winning television writer), and there are plenty of these sprinkled throughout the book.For instance, when Secretary of State Dean Rusk commented that the United States had gone "eyeball-to-eyeball" with the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile crisis, Soviet foreign minister Andrei Gromyko replied that "I am looking forward to talking with you balls to balls."As Wright points out, it's obvious that a lot was lost in the translation.

If you like a lot of rigorous analysis and chronology in your history, this is not the book for you.Wright reviews the sixties in broad chapters like "TV or Not TV: That is the Message" and "Shots Ring Out: JFK, RFK and MLK." You may find yourself getting dizzy going from one end of the sixties to the other and then back again--on the other hand, maybe that's just Wright's metaphor for the whole decade.

If you are looking for an informative and amusing book that you can enjoy on an airplane, as I did, "What They Didn't Teach You About the 60s" is a good place to start.

For those who enjoy this sort of thing, Wright has also written "What They Didn't Teach You About" books for the American Revolution, Civil War, Wild West and World War II.I've read and enjoyed Wright's book about WWII, and I look forward to reading the rest. ... Read more

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An unbiased look at a volatile subject

Perhaps the world's most explosive and far-reaching struggle, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is also a complex issue many find hard to grasp. This comprehensive guide puts it all in terms you can understand. From Biblical history to the Six-Day War to the present day, Teach Yourself the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict will enlighten you on the subject.

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Unbiased? Yeah right
Of course, it's impossible to write a truly unbiased book about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but this book is laced with relentless vitriol about Israel. Seemingly every event is interpretedto cast Israel in the worst possible light and the Palestinians in the most heroic. Of course, Israel is not above criticism, but this goes way beyond rational criticism and into the territory of anti-Semitism. (What else is one to make of a reference to "archetype Jewishness" in discussing Herzl?). Appalling.

A light in the into the darkness
It is a very interesting book for the people that see the news in the television. The suffering of all the involved people is made clear together the actions of each actor in this drama. There is already 60 years of killings in the region and it seems the only way to get out of this loop is "forget the past" and "build a future". The dead can not be saved. Lets try to save the present and the future. ... Read more