James W. Loewen, Who Challenged How History Is Taught, Dies at 79
In a dozen books, most famously “Lies My Teacher Told Me,” he attacked historical misconceptions, particularly concerning the Black struggle in the South.
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In a dozen books, most famously “Lies My Teacher Told Me,” he attacked historical misconceptions, particularly concerning the Black struggle in the South.
NEW YORK (AP) — James W. Loewen, whose million-selling “Lies My Teacher Told Me” books challenged traditional ideas and knowledge on everything from Thanksgiving to the Iraq War, has died.
James W Loewen succumbed to the disease at Suburban Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland, on Friday, his publisher New Press announced Friday.
James W. Loewen, whose “Lies My Teacher Told Me” books challenged traditional ideas on topics from Thanksgiving to the Iraq War, has died. He was 79.
His popular book examined myths and distortions taught about American history.