Why not let the leaning tower collapse

[Amina]

Why Not Let The Leaning Tower Collapse?: and other essays examining what we think of as 'history'Why Not Let The Leaning Tower Collapse?
And Other Essays Examining What We Think of as ‘History’
by Daniel Snowman

What if everything we think we know about history is just one version of the truth?

In this thought-provoking collection, acclaimed social and cultural historian Daniel Snowman challenges how we perceive, preserve, and even manipulate the past. With wit and clarity, he asks daring questions:
Why does history keep changing when the past itself does not?
What decides which stories we call “heritage”?
Are the arts part of history—or simply reflections of it?
Should monuments like the Leaning Tower of Pisa be allowed to fall, for the sake of authenticity?

Through these captivating essays, readers will discover that history isn’t just what happened, it’s what we choose to remember, reinterpret, and retell.

What readers will gain:

A deeper understanding of how historical narratives are shaped.

Insight into the connection between culture, memory, and identity.

A new appreciation for questioning what we often take as “fact.”

Inspiration to view today’s world through the lens of historical awareness.

If you’ve ever wondered how yesterday’s events become today’s truths — and tomorrow’s debates, this book will open your eyes to the fascinating complexity of the human story.

Now available on Kindle.

[Scott]

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