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Free Resource (#524) - March 25th, 2008 |
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Today's Resource of the Day
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David McCullough's Biography of a Year: 1776
In this lecture from the Cambridge Forum David McCullough delivers anecdotes from his bestselling American history work "1776". McCullough expresses how remarkable of a story this year in American history was and draws us in with details from the comprehensive research he conducted on this era. At the end of the lecture he answers a number of questions from the audience. This lecture is offered online from the WGBH Forum Network and is available on streaming audio and video as well as MP3 download.
David McCullough's Biography of a Year: 1776
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David McCullough Author Page
David McCullough is undoubtedly one of the most popular modern historians living today. If one were to break down the reasons for his fantastic success, one might argue that it lies in his uncanny ability to re-write history as if it were an epic novel.
Whether you are interested in learning more about American History, or want to hear inspiring stories of the people that have helped shape the American Ideal, you’ll find no better place to look than with the work of David McCullough. LearnOutLoud.com is thrilled to showcase the work of this prominent and vital historian.
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Listen to free samples of: David McCullough Author Page
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Knowledge Products: United States at War
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This series of audio books from Knowledge Products is entitled The United States at War. These audio books cover the major military conflicts the United States has faced in its 200 year history from the Revolutionary War up to the Vietnam War. The audio programs present an overview of the political, economic, and social forces that erupted in military conflict. They describe the historical context for each of the major U.S. wars, and how a military conflict resolved (or failed to resolve) the forces that caused a war.
This series is entirely narrated by Academy Award-winning actor George C. Scott. Here are the 11 titles covering nine major wars presented in historical order:
The American Revolution
The War of 1812
The Mexican-American War
The Civil War, Part 1
The Civil War, Part 2
The Spanish-American War and World War I, Part 1
World War I, Part 2
World War II, Part 1
World War II, Part 2
The Korean War and The Vietnam War, Part 1
The Vietnam War, Part 2
Learn about the history of America's military conflicts.
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Stephen E. Ambrose Audio Book Downloads
Dr. Stephen Ambrose was a renowned historian and acclaimed author of more than 30 books. Among his New York Times best-sellers are: Nothing Like It in the World, Citizen Soldiers, Band of Brothers, D-Day - June 6, 1944, and Undaunted Courage.
He was not only a great author, but also a captivating speaker, with the unique ability to provide insight into the future by employing his profound knowledge of the past. His stories demonstrate how leaders use trust, friendship and shared experiences to work together and thrive during conflict and change.
Stephen E. Ambrose Audio Book Downloads
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