Famous Phonies

Written by Brianna DuMont

Book #1 in the The Changed History Series series

Uncover the hidden truths behind history's most celebrated figures. Are they truly legends or just famous phonies?

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176 pages· 40,499 words· Est. 4.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the untold stories of history's most revered figures, from George Washington to Confucius. Discover the surprising truths and fabrications that shaped their legacies. Are these icons truly legendary, or have we been fooled by famous phonies? Explore the intriguing lives of twelve historical figures and question everything you thought you knew about the past. This journey through history's underbelly will challenge your perceptions and reveal the unexpected twists behind the legends. Who among them is a true hero, and who is merely a myth? The answers may surprise you.

From the publisher

Fakes, frauds, and phonies. Sounds like a book filled with criminals and delinquents, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not. Some of the biggest names in history can be found between these pages–and the light isn’t flattering. (We’re looking at you, George “I must not tell a lie” Washington.) Famous Phonies: Legends, Fakes, and Frauds Who Changed History is the first book in a new nonfiction middle grade series that will explore the underbelly of history, making you question everything you thought you knew about history’s finest. Follow the fake lives of these twelve history-changers to uncover the fabrications of the famous, and the should-be-famous! Famous “Phonies” Confucius - George Washington - Pythagoras - Hiawatha - Gilgamesh - Major William Martin - William Shakespeare - Pope Joan - Homer - Prester John - Huangdi - The Turk

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