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From the author of Fake History Otto English comes a shocking yet hilarious look at ten of the greatest liars from our past examining these previously unquestioned idols and exposing what they were trying to hide

A brilliant book James OBrien

Was Che Guevara really a revolutionary hero

Should Mother Teresa be honoured as a saint

Is Henry V actually Englands greatest king

And why does JFKs legend continue to grow

Having exposed some of the greatest lies ever told in Fake History journalist Otto English turns his attention to some of historys biggest and most beloved figures

Whether its virtuous leaders in just wars martyrs sacrificing all for a cause or innovators changing the world for the better down the centuries supposedly great men and women have risen to become household names saints and heroes But just how deserving are they of their reputations

Exploring everything from Captain Scotts reckless hunt for glory and Andy Warhols flagrant thievery to Coco Chanels murky Nazi past Otto English dives into the hidden lives of some of historys most recognisable names Scrutinising figures from the worlds of art politics business religion and royalty he brings to light the murkier truths they would rather have kept buried away at the same time as celebrating the unsung heroes lost to time

Fake Heroes exposes the truth of the past and helps us understand why that matters today