Fake Heroes: Ten False Icons and How they Altered the Course of History (Paperback) - Otto English

From the author of bestseller Fake History , Otto English, comes a shocking yet hilarious look at ten of the greatest liars in history.

From the author of bestseller Fake History, Otto English, comes a shocking yet hilarious look at ten of the greatest liars in history.

'A brilliant book.'
James O'Brien

Whether it's virtuous leaders in just wars, martyrs sacrificing all for a cause, or innovators changing the world for the better, down the centuries supposedly great men and women have risen to become household names, saints and heroes. But just how deserving are they of their reputation?
Exploring everything from Captain Scott's reckless hunt for glory to Coco Chanel's murky Nazi past, Otto English turns his attention to some of history's biggest (and most beloved) figures, bringing to light the darker truths that they would rather have kept buried away, while also celebrating the unsung heroes. Fake Heroes exposes the truths of the past and helps us understand why they matter today.


'The most controversial book of the year.'
Daily Express

'A fascinating mixture of subjects and lots of offbeat information... Eye-opening.'
Andrew Lownie

About the Author

Author of bestselling Fake History, Otto English is the pen name of journalist Andrew Scott. From 2010, Scott began writing and tweeting about politics and history, gaining attention for his itinerant blog, he moved into journalism and has since written for Politico, the Independent, New Statesman, Daily Mail and many other publications. He has always been fascinated by the writing of history and the creation of political narratives, and has spoken about them on BBC News, BBC Radio 4 and LBC. He lives in south-east London with his wife and two children.