America, Empire of Liberty
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America, Empire of Liberty by David Reynolds
Telling the story of America through the voices of those who were there, from presidents to slaves, this 90-part Radio 4 series celebrates the American achievement and evokes the sound and colour of daily life.
Publishers Weekly "In an animated overview up to the present time, Cambridge historian Reynolds (In Command of History) captures the sprawling chronicle of a nation forged from the fires of revolution, populated by immigrants and constantly evolving politically and culturally.. Most readers will find Reynolds's epic overview provocative and enjoyable." American History Magazine "Dazzlingly sweeping yet stippled with detail, this one-volume narrative runs from 1776 to Obama's election, serving up fresh insights along the way." Kirkus "Concise and still-inclusive...teeming...an evenhanded distillation of America's story from a singular outside observer." The National Interest "Let us not mince words...this is the best one-volume history of the United States ever written... At least on the face of it, no single mind can master this mountain of material, avoid the almost-inevitable factual blunders, negotiate the long-standing scholarly controversies, and control the narrative in clear and at-times-lyrical prose. But that is precisely what Reynolds has done... [A] remarkable tour of the American past."
David Reynolds is a Professor of International History at Cambridge University and the author of eight books, including In Command of History, which was awarded the Wolfson Prize, and selected as a New York Times Notable Book of the Year. He lives in Cambridge, England.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780465022144 |
| ISBN 10 | 0465022146 |
| Title | America, Empire of Liberty |
| Author | David Reynolds |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Basic Books |
| Year published | 2011-07-12 |
| Number of pages | 592 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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