The Lies of the Land: An Honest History of Political Deceit

From Profumo to Trump, this is fun and funny whistle-stop tour of the porkies told by the political elite.

''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.

• | Author: Adam Macqueen
• | Publisher: Atlantic Books
• | Publication Date: Jun 07, 2018
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781786492517
• | ISBN-10: 1786492512