Praise for Founding Myths:

“Ray Raphael’s engaging and eye-opening book doesn’t merely debunk historical fallacies. Using the best modern historical writing and his own research, the author also explains why and to what purpose these myths were created and then offers well-argued alternative explanations.”
—Sacramento Bee

“Raphael relays so much forgotten or never-known history and argues so well why it, not the legends, should be remembered that virtually any Americans will profit from reading this lively, intelligent book.”
—Booklist

“Makes great strides toward challenging conventional myths and broadening our understanding of American history.”
—History News Network

"All students of American history will find Raphael’s correction of the historical record instructive and enjoyable."
—Publishers Weekly

"Founding Myths makes great strides toward challenging conventional myths and broadening our understanding of American history."
—Institute for Historical Review