Overview
A searing, vital investigation of the Republican Partyās dangerous campaign to rewrite history in real time, from the Emmy Award-winningĀ Rachel Maddow ShowĀ producer and bestselling author ofĀ The Impostors.
āThere is nobodyā¦who has more influence on the way I think about politics than Steve Benen.āĀ āRachel MaddowĀ
For as long as historical records have existed, authoritarian regimes have tried to rewrite history to suit their purposes, using their dictatorial powers to create myths, spread propaganda, justify decisions, erase opponents, and even dispose of crimes.
Today, as Americaās Republican Party becomes increasingly radicalized, itās not surprising to see the GOP read from a similarly despotic script. Indeed, the party is taking dangerous, aggressive steps to rewrite historyāand not just from generations past. Unable to put a positive spin on Trump-era scandals and fiascos, GOP voices and their allies have grown determined to rewrite the stories of the last few yearsāfrom the 2020 election results and the horror of January 6th to their own legislative recordātreating the recent past as an enemy to be overpowered, crushed, and conquered. The consequences for our future, in turn, are dramatic.
Extraordinarily timely and undeniably important, Steve Benenās new book tells the staggering chronicle of the Republican partyās unsettling attempts at historical revisionism. It reveals not only how dependent they have grown on the tactic, but also how dangerous the consequences are if we allow the party to continue. The stakes, Benen argues, couldnāt be higher: the future of democracy hinges on both our accurate understanding of events and the end of alternative narratives that challenge reality.
This book title, Ministry of Truth (Democracy, Reality, and the Republicans' War on the Recent Past), ISBN: 9780063393677, by Steve Benen, published by HarperCollins (August 13, 2024) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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