Great book. The author really knows and clearly has researched his topic. Some common misconceptions that are still in our textbooks but also many others are highlighted. I like that he isn't didactic in that there is one truth that these others are just wrong. It seems the biggest shortcoming in all of the textbooks presenting only one view and missing the opportunity to engage in critical thinking - though the lies aren't so good either. Of course, the state curriculum doesn't really want critical thinking, so it isn't hard to see how it devolves to these available textbooks.