Rise of the American Republic

Name: Rise of the American Republic
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: John R. Alden
ISBN: 9781441797551

Author: John R. Alden

Narrator: John MacDonald

Unabridged: 22 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Published: 01/01/2007

Categories: Nonfiction, History

Synopsis

This magisterial and lucid history of America from its beginning to the present is recommended listening for all Americans, as well as for foreigners seeking historical wisdom and insight. Aldens approach is broad and inclusive, covering literature, thought, and things social as well as political, economic, and military. This superb panoramic history provides our listeners with a wonderful and entertaining opportunity to learn about the remarkable American adventure.

About John R. Alden

John R. Alden (1908–1991) was a Duke University professor, an authority on the American Revolution, and an established historian. In addition to authoring eleven books, he was awarded the Beveridge Prize of American Historical Association in 1945 and a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1955.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Robert on February 23, 2017

So after listening to this book (all 16 tapes!) I'll offer it, along with a handheld cassette player/recorder that has a speaker built in, to any Trump supporter out there who hasn't yet admitted that they were stupid for falling for a crude and unlearned con man. We've been down the road we are pre......more

Goodreads review by Steve on July 07, 2011

Not a popular book perhaps, but well-written and truly interesting if you wish to know a bit more about the whole of American history. I was on a history kick at the time in an effort to strengthen my knowledge in that subject area, but I believe I failed as I have forgotten the majority of it!......more