Aaronovitch, David.

Voodoo histories : the role of the conspiracy theory in shaping modern history / David Aaronovitch. - 1st American ed. - New York : Riverhead Books, 2010. - 388 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.

Originally published: London : Jonathan Cape, 2009.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [358]-378) and index.

Introduction: blame Kevin -- "The uncanny note of prophecy" -- Dark miracles -- Conspiracies to the Left -- Dead deities -- A very British plot -- Holy blood, holy grail, holy shit -- A few clicks of a mouse -- Mr. Pooter forms a theory -- "I want my country back!" -- Conclusion: bedtime story.

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