Making History

Making History explores who records the world's past and how their biases shape our understanding, from ancient figures like Thucydides to modern storytellers such as Ken Burns. Richly detailed and engaging, the book examines the motives behind historical narratives, highlighting the influence of various writers, including historians, novelists, and propagandists. Through captivating stories and analysis, Richard Cohen invites readers to reconsider how history is told and interpreted across different eras.