The Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Didn't Told You is a shocking examination of the half-truths and pithy myths that permeate the pages of American history textbooks. The author, James Lowen, uncovers and debunks many common misconceptions that are often found in the teaching materials given in schools. From colonization and slavery to the Great Depression and the Whitney Campaign, the book gives the reader a new perspective on American history. Through critical analysis and documented facts, Lowen is able to tell the country's history as it is, not as it has been turned upside down by political and ideological influences. "The Lies My Teacher Told Me" becomes an essential guide for those who wish to better understand America's past.