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Notorious

History’s Villains and Why They Matter

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Notorious

By: Otto English
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 History loves a villain.

Across the entire span of human civilisation, certain people and groups have been identified as being responsible for the ills of the world, and have remained hated for it. In his continuing desire to separate out the facts from the fiction of history, Otto English looks at how these legacies were constructed and who told us that they were evil.

From how Bloody Mary became the figurehead of uppity women and how Judas's betrayal became a template for religious tensions for centuries to what the Peasants Revolt and the Illuminati shows us about power struggles throughout the ages, English exposes the agendas behind the 'truths' we've been told to believe. And in looking at how xenophobia was weaponised during the 'Spanish' Flu, he reveals how our past sometimes bleeds into the present day.

Fascinating and fearless, Notorious will re-examine some of the history's biggest villains and change the way you see the world forever.©2025 Otto English Europe Great Britain Social Sciences Imperialism
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Otto English has become my favourite author. Looking at the world as it is and not how we wish it was. Very refreshing in this day and age. Keep them coming Otto 👏 👏

Notoriously Brilliant

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if you haven't read any of Otto English books than you really need to.
I travel all over the UK for work but the best part of the day is when I get into my car and listen to any of his books.
I knew some of the rumours and didn't believe so listening to this amazing book confirm the nonsense you get told at school was refreshing.
I love all the books Otto does and can not wait for the next.

I Knew it!

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all of his books are good I highly recommend them. if you want the truth about history

True history

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The narrator was engaging, passionate and entertaining. Debunks everything you thought you knew about heroes and villans.

Fascinating alternative narrative of our notorious past.

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To the point and cuts through the bullshit. Easy listen to and understand. Just facts

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