The Challenge of Distinguishing History from Fiction

Tags: Media and Culture, Secession, U.S. History

02/11/2026 Wanjiru Njoya

What happens when historical fiction becomes a more accurate portrayal than the version of history given by mainstream historians?

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/challenge-distinguishing-history-fiction

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