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Lynn Williams asked this question about Edge of Eternity (The Century Trilogy, #3):
This book is full of revisionist history and incorrect statements! I know it is fiction but so full of propaganda.
Bevan Lewis Follett has a left wing perspective. I think you have to have some perspective to make historic fiction interesting, otherwise it ends up being a text…moreFollett has a left wing perspective. I think you have to have some perspective to make historic fiction interesting, otherwise it ends up being a textbook. Is he inaccurate? Is it 'revisionist' whatever that means (presumably falsely changing the historic record?)?
I would answer no. More 'liberal' figures like Kennedy are shown with their flaws, hesitations and their pragmatic political decisions which often are contrary to what you might argue is the morally right thing to do. His hesitation at taking action over segregation is well portrayed.
Equally Nixon's positive actions (recognition of China etc) are pointed out, as is his deception and corruption. Reagan is not such a central 'character' in the story but the hawkish arms buildup, and Bush's failure to act strategically as communism crumbled (aiding the Soviet hawks by threatening to build up weapons) are all factual.
I think we need to hear some examples of falsity, or relevant facts that disprove his perspective.(less)
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Lidia I'm just pointing out how it is that leaders of western countries can be seen as guilty because they ignore genocide in other countries. That doesn't ...more
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Lidia In any case, the book isn't about Ronald Reagan. ...more
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