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To America Written By - Stephen E. Ambrose Narrated By - Jeffrey DeMunn Published By : Simon & Schuster Runtime : 4 hours 30 minutes Categories : American Autobiography Historical Biographical Price : $30.00 $15.95 Buy Now... Reflecting on his career, Stephen E. Ambrose—one of the country's most influential historians—confronts America's failures and struggles as he explores both its moral and pragmatic triumphs. To America celebrates the men and women who invented , the United States and made it exceptional. Taking a few swings at today's political correctness, Ambrose grapples with the country's historic sins of racism, its neglect and ill treatment of Native Americans, and its tragic errors. He reflects on some of the early founders—great men such as "Washington and Jefferson—who, while progressive thinkers, lived a contradiction as slaveholders. He contemplates the genius of Andrew Jackson's defeat of a vastly superior British force with a ragtag army in the War of 1812. He describes the grueling journey that Lewis and Clark made to open up the country, and the building of the railroad that produced great riches for a few barons. Ambrose explains the misunderstood presidency of Ulysses S. Grant, records the country's assumption of world power under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt, and extols the heroic victory of World War II. He explores women's rights and civil rights, immigration, museum and nation-building. Most importantly, Ambrose tells us about writing history, and about what an historian's job is all about. As he says, "The last five letters of the word 'history' tell us that it is an account of the past that is about people and what they did, which is what makes it the most fascinating of subjects." As he reflects upon American history, Ambrose shares his own personal history. To America is an instant classic for those interested in history, patriotism, and the love of writing. Other titles you may be interested in One Soldier's Story Written By - Bob Dole Narrated By - Paul Hecht and Cynthia Darlowe Published By : Harper Collins US Runtime : 6 hours Categories : Autobiography Military Military Price : $25.95 $16.95 Before he became one of America's most respected statesmen, Bob Dole was an average citizen serving heroically for his country. The bravery he showed after suffering near-fatal injuries in the... More info... Thomas Jefferson and His Time Vol. 2: Jefferson and the Rights of Man Written By - Dumas Malone Narrated By - Anna Fields Published By : Blackstone Audio Inc Runtime : 19 hours Categories : Autobiography Price : $36.95 The second volume in this six-volume biography tells the story of the eventful middle years in the life of Thomas Jefferson: his ministry to France in the years just before the French Revolution and during the early stages of that conflict; his service as secretary of state in President George... More info... An Evening With Ranulph Fiennes Written By - Ranulph Fiennes Narrated By - Ranulph Fiennes Published By : Hodder & Stoughton Audiobooks Runtime : 2 hours Categories : Autobiography Price : $29.61 $14.25 Sir Ranulph Fiennes has been described by The Guinness Book of Records as 'the world's greatest living explorer.' He has led over 30 expeditions including the first polar... More info... With Ossie & Ruby: In This Life Together: Part II Hookin' Up (Unabridged) Written By - Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee Narrated By - Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee Published By : Hachette Audio Runtime : 6 hours Categories : Autobiography TV & Film Biographical Price : $19.98 $14.98 Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee: Part II Hookin' Up... More info... Population: 485 Written By - Michael Perry Narrated By - Michael Perry Published By : Harper Collins US Runtime : 7 hours Categories : Autobiography Price : $29.95 $19.95 After a 12-year absence, a real-life prodigal seeks to serve his hometown -- New Auburn, Wisconsin, population: 485 -- by joining the volunteer fire and rescue department. In a place where men post... More info...