Great American Conspiracies

by Publications International

Great American Conspiracies explores well-known conspiracies and helps separate fact from fiction. Truth can truly be stranger than fiction. Delve into the truth behind an array of stories that concern conspiracies (real and imagined), coverups, and rumors.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

272 pages, Hardcover

Published June 1, 2018

About the author

Publications International, Ltd. (PIL) is a leading North American publisher, producing hundreds of new titles each year and printing millions of books annually. CEO Louis Weber founded the company in 1967 with a mission to provide high-quality, high-value products for consumers worldwide.

PIL publishes books in many categories, including the popular Brain Games® series of puzzle, sticker and coloring books, in addition to cookbooks, children’s books, craft, reference and much more.

PIL's bestselling Brain Games® product line features a wide array of puzzle books, including standards such as word searches, crosswords, sudokus, codewords, and cryptograms, as well as variety puzzle books themed around crime, Christmas, summer, celebrities, and more.

The New Seasons® division publishes a variety of stationery products that combine unique formats with the latest trends in design. Among these are Sticker by Number titles, Color and Frame books, notepad sets, journals, and recipe keepers. These products are the perfect vehicle to de-stress and relax, organize your day, and record and share memories.

Collectible Automobile® magazine, another division of PIL, presents an in-depth look at the cars and trucks that Americans have known and loved for decades. First published in 1984, Collectible Automobile® magazine is released six times a year.

PIL's cookbooks feature visually outstanding presentations of culinary classics and world cuisine, including books that focus on the Mediterranean diet, plant-based cooking, restaurant recipes, and the best in entertaining.

Reviews

[Michael K. · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting read, some things I had never heard of, many of which I had. On the things I knew about and they wrote of it being debunked, I thought they did some injustice because of their reasoning tended to be lacking, or just completely one sided and biased. Other things I did feel they were fair on. It is worth the time to read just to make yourself aware of what is going on out in the world and then do a little research for your own sake just to prove or disprove and understand all the circumstances, circumstantial evidences surrounding the stories...you would be better off in the long run!

[chelsea etches · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Sophia Young · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a pretty good read if you want just the base outline of conspiracies. Most of the stories are very watered down and just give the basic information about them. There were also a lot of opinions interjected in the writing by the author which I’m not too big of a fan on in nonfiction writing. 3/5

[Avinash Veeraraghav · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good book. It details many - well, as the title suggests - conspiracies over the years. Although the Kennedy Assassination is shown on the front cover, that conspiracy and other political conspiracies don't take up too much of the book. There is a lot about UFOs and the paranormal, and I think anyone would be intrigued by the trivia presented. I do think some sections are a bit dry, but otherwise, it reads well.

[Jay Wright · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a gift. It is not like what I usually read. The title might turn you off, but honestly it is just a trivia book. The pages are chocked full of little known facts. On the conspiracies, they are not weird and point out fallacies. So this is not like Conspiracy Theory with Mel Gibson. Also, it covers other strange stuff too from, Ghosts to Bigfoot there are a whole lot of factoids.

[Lauren Czarapata · Rating 2 out of 5]

A book gifted to my husband that I decided to read before donating it. Parts are interesting, but there is really no depth to the information. Huge conspiracies are often given one paragraph. But it does have things I never knew about so it was fun to learn some new things.

[Mick Meyers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only a few things new in this book,the extra star is given for all things the cover,not many things are said about covers but this one had a slightly padded cover and some effort was made to make it presentable.

[Massimo Mondi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read in 2023. Very eye opening and shows issues in America today are not anything new. Very wide ranging from assassinations to aliens. Does a great job giving background of the issue and then the perspectives of the issue.

[Candy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing worthwhile. Did like how that there were some stories I didn't know about, but that's all.

[Carter Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a realy good book and it opened up my eyes to a whole new world.

[Caroline Kutzin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Could have used a little less bias in the writing, but generally entertaining and a good overview on all kinds of conspiracies!

[Martha F. Shean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well done!

[Crystal Cramer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting

[Josh · Rating 2 out of 5]

I bought this book at a Goodwill, more as a joke than anything else. Since I do not appreciate most conspiracy theories, I thought it could be helpful to stretch my worldview.

[aaron m · Rating 2 out of 5]

A waiting room sort of read, the plausible conspiracies are glossed over or flat out denied while the more ridiculous ones are perpetuated.

[David R. · Rating 1 out of 5]

Trash

[quincyyy · Rating 2 out of 5]

lacked in-depth coverage of events

[Roseann · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought the book was very interesting and facts/legends that I've never heard about before. I enjoyed it. Whether factual or not, entertaining at least.

[Jenne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Super mundane and birding. Was hard to finish even though it's considered an, "easy read "

[Jas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of fun of conspiracies across time in the US. Little summaries, but lots of info. Fun and quick read.

[Kyle McQuinn · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun little coffee book to have around the house that can lead to some fun conversations.