Don't Know Much About History
Mr. Davis is author of Don’t Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History But Never Learned. He argued that A… read more
Mr. Davis is author of Don’t Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History But Never Learned. He argued that American students as well as adults are illiterate in American history. He furthermore contended that much of their knowledge consists of facts that are false or fabricated. As an example, he cited various myths surrounding George Washington. He also criticized the American education system for its failings. close
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