Dirty Little Secrets of the Twentieth Century

The author of Dirty Little Secrets, Dirty Little Secrets of World War II, and Dirty Little Secrets of the Vietnam War offers a comprehensive look at what really happened in the 20th century. In his trademark smart yet irreverent style, James F. Dunnigan reveals the truth behind 150 of the biggest misconceptions about the last hundred years.

In Dirty Little Secrets of the Twentieth Century, Dunnigan explains why the human life span is so much longer now, the real origin of personal computers, and the shocking truth about the primary cause of death in the world. Dunnigan argues that "much of what passes for common knowledge is wrong," and this compelling and informative book sets the record straight.

James F. Dunnigan is the author of many books and over a hundred historical simulations. He has been a lecturer to the State Department, the CIA, and the U.S. Army War College. He lives in New York City.