The Lies of the Land

An Honest History of Political Deceit

Adam Macqueen author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Atlantic Books

Published:7th Jun '18

£10.99

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The Lies of the Land cover

'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.

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 *

ISBN: 9781786492517

Dimensions: 199mm x 129mm x 27mm

Weight: 340g

368 pages

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