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America's Founding Fathers
- By: Allen C. Guelzo, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Allen C. Guelzo
- Length: 17 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 911
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 808
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 804
Today, the US Constitution is the oldest, continually-operating instrument of government in the world. But to think of the Constitution as a fully-formed, canonical document is to miss out on an honest, well-rounded grasp of American history. Now, more than ever, any well-informed citizen should understand how the Constitution lives, breathes, and endures.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great lecture series
- By D. Littman on 04-21-17
- America's Founding Fathers
- By: Allen C. Guelzo, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Allen C. Guelzo
Absolute Perfection!
Reviewed: 08-12-20
36 lectures that follow a mostly chronological order from the years just after the end of the American Revolution in the 1780's, through the Constitutional Convention, the first four presidents, and into the 1830's. With each lecture focusing on different founding figures as the course progresses. As always Professor Guelzo delivers a first-class performance which makes it easy to stay engaged and interested.
If you are looking for a course that specifically covers the life of each founding father in a more isolated matter instead of as they appear during the course of events listed above just be aware this is not the approach of this course.
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Before 1776: Life in the American Colonies
- By: Robert J. Allison, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert J. Allison
- Length: 18 hrs and 33 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,333
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,184
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,177
The history of colonial America is a story of extraordinary scope, with Europeans, Africans, and the native peoples of North America interacting in a drama of settlement and conflict that lasted nearly three centuries. Go back in time and relive this epic story in 36 spellbinding lectures. While concentrating on British North America, Professor Allison also covers developments in the colonial outposts of Spain, France, the Netherlands, and the all-important British possessions in the West Indies, which were the source of the most lucrative crop in the New World - sugar - and the reason for the enormous growth in the slave trade.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Subject Matter is wonderful, Narrator no so much
- By Sasquatch on 02-25-15
Excellent Course On An Often Misunderstood Period!
Reviewed: 07-06-20
Professor Robert Allison does an excellent job covering the development of Colonial America from the 1500's up to the American Revolution. This course cover's English, Spanish, French, and Dutch colonial developments as well as the Native American people and their struggles to cope in the rapidly changing landscape.
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American Ideals: Founding a 'Republic of Virtue'
- By: The Great Courses, Daniel N. Robinson
- Narrated by: Daniel N. Robinson
- Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 219
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 198
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 195
An insightful 12-lecture course that explores the principles that guided the founding of the United States, the conditions that led to the break with Great Britain, and the creation of such founding documents as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.You'll deepen your understanding of fundamental ideas that inspired American independence and that continue to have a profound influence on American thought. You'll also receive insight into what historians call "the long conversation" in American society.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well Done!
- By mickey on 11-01-15
The Core of Republican Virtue, Is Education Itself
Reviewed: 04-14-20
This course is simply perfection, accomplishing in 12 lectures what might take other courses 24. Tracing the origins of the American Revolution from the early disagreements between the Colonist and Great Britain, to the events that lead to the Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, and finally the Constitution. Professor Daniel Robinson delivers this in such an absolutely perfect fashion that it is almost as though you are being told the story from someone who was actually present during these events.
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Cycles of American Political Thought
- By: Joseph F. Kobylka, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Joseph F. Kobylka
- Length: 18 hrs and 14 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 155
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 135
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 138
American history is often presented as a tale of dynamic movers and shakers who subdued an untamed wilderness on the way to forging a great nation-all the while leaving philosophy for their European counterparts.But this history neglects the philosophical underpinnings of America. As these 36 lectures demonstrate, America has borne the imprint of influential thinkers from its earliest days, from the Reformation theology of John Calvin to the Enlightenment philosophy of John Locke.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Challenging topic, middling delivery
- By Dr. Liz on 08-18-16
Almost 400 years of American Political Thought
Reviewed: 04-09-20
Professor Joseph Kobylka brings you almost 400 years of American political thought and evolution in 36 excellent lectures. Starting with the earliest political developments of Britain, the early colonies, the American Revolution spanning 11 lectures, the Jacksonian era and shift from John Marshall to Roger Taney. The pre Civil War (or War of Southern Succession) views on slavery, Lincoln, progressivism and Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, civil rights moments, and Ronald Reagan.
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The Modern Political Tradition: Hobbes to Habermas
- By: Lawrence Cahoone, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Lawrence Cahoone
- Length: 18 hrs and 24 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 789
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 677
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 662
Without even realizing it, we all use the fruits of political philosophy. From liberty to democracy to community, the terms and concepts originated by political philosophers are ingrained in our global consciousness. Yet many of us have an incomplete picture of how these ideas developed and, quite possibly, a skewed perception of their intentions and implications. This highly relevant course sheds light on the labyrinth of Western political and social theory, as well as its influence on modern history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Political philosophy
- By Rachel Moyer on 07-08-18
Great Foundation in Modern Political Philosophy
Reviewed: 03-10-20
A great intro course for Modern Political Philosophy. Providing lectures on a wide range of notable thinkers such as Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant. Smith, Montesquieu, Burke, Paine, Clausewitz, Hegel, Marx's, Schmitt, Hayek, Rawls, and others. The information in these lectures is almost essential to understanding much of modern political ideas and development. Beyond the first few lectures the timeline runs mid 17th century to the modern age.
Although professor Cahoone's delivery can be slightly monotone at times, for the most part its easy to stay engaged and understand the material even if you have no background on the subject or political philosophy in general.
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Capitalism vs. Socialism: Comparing Economic Systems
- By: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Edward F. Stuart PhD
- Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,130
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,003
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 997
Ever since we produced our course Thinking About Capitalism, customers have expressed interest in a follow-up course that could help them understand socialism in the same way. After much consideration, we determined that it actually would be more beneficial to create a course that compares and contrasts the two major global economic theories, examining them in ways that move past the polemics many of us are used to and looking at these systems as they relate to one another and the world at large.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A biased view of economics.
- By David S. Westby on 09-03-19
Worth a second or third listen!
Reviewed: 02-28-20
Balanced course in comparative economics that does not seem to support one system over the other. The narrator / professor does a great job delivering the content in a down to earth, easy to follow manner. The lectures mostly are historical accounts of how these economic systems have been applied in different countries around the globe. You also do not get bogged down in the mathematical side of the "dismal science" which I personally find rather difficult to digest in audio format.
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The Jefferson Lies
- Exposing the Myths You've Always Believed About Thomas Jefferson
- By: David Barton
- Narrated by: Bill DeWees
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 580
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 522
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 522
America, in so many ways, has forgotten: Its roots, its purpose, its identity - all have become shrouded behind a veil of political correctness bent on twisting the nation’s founding, and its founders, to fit within a misshapen modern mold. The time has come to remember again. In The Jefferson Lies, prominent historian David Barton sets out to correct the distorted image of once-beloved founding father Thomas Jefferson.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stolen History
- By Onewanderer on 05-21-12
- The Jefferson Lies
- Exposing the Myths You've Always Believed About Thomas Jefferson
- By: David Barton
- Narrated by: Bill DeWees
In defense of Jefferson
Reviewed: 12-09-19
This audio book attempts to dispel some of the negative facts surrounding Thomas Jefferson. The arguments are very compelling and seem well researched. This includes his relationship with Sally Hemings, opinions on slavery, and religion. It would seem that at least half of the book discusses his religious beliefs. I should also note that this is no biography and probably should not be your first book if your not already familiar with Jefferson.
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The Politically Incorrect Guide to the American Revolution
- By: Larry Schweikart, Dave Dougherty
- Narrated by: John McLain
- Length: 10 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 152
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 143
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 141
The best-selling Politically Incorrect Guide series provides an unvarnished, unapologetic overview of controversial topics every American should understand. The Politically Incorrect Guide to the American Revolution is a myth-busting review of America's violent struggle for independence.
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1 out of 5 stars
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This book is revisionist history at its worst
- By Kim Ness on 09-05-20
Guess what?
Reviewed: 12-03-19
A fine overview of the American Revolution and highly recommended for people who want an in depth account without listening to longer audiobooks. It covers the conflict from start to finish with breakdowns of major battles and events providing a concluding rating system that allows one to truly understand the outcomes.
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Empire of Liberty
- A History of the Early Republic
- By: Gordon S. Wood
- Narrated by: Robert Fass
- Length: 30 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,237
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 939
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 921
In Empire of Liberty, one of America's most esteemed historians, Gordon S. Wood, offers a brilliant account of the early American Republic, ranging from 1789 and the beginning of the national government to the end of the War of 1812. As Wood reveals, the period was marked by tumultuous change in all aspects of American life - in politics, society, economy, and culture.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent historical writing
- By Joseph on 01-14-10
- Empire of Liberty
- A History of the Early Republic
- By: Gordon S. Wood
- Narrated by: Robert Fass
Engaging from start to finish!
Reviewed: 12-03-19
A fascinating account of the early United States. Covering just about every major event of the period keeping you engaged from start to finish. The narration and story is presented in excellent fashion and for me personally it seemed like a much shorter listen than most 30 hour audiobooks.
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Our Lost Declaration
- America's Fight Against Tyranny from King George to the Deep State
- By: Mike Lee
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 133
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 116
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Story5 out of 5 stars 116
New York Times best-selling author and committed constitutional conservative Senator Mike Lee reveals the little-known stories behind the founders' takedown of a tyrannical king and the forgotten document that created America.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great listen.
- By chas on 07-14-19
- Our Lost Declaration
- America's Fight Against Tyranny from King George to the Deep State
- By: Mike Lee
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
Fine Historical Storytelling
Reviewed: 09-13-19
Historical storytelling at its finest providing deep accounts of major events and individuals involved in the Declaration of Independence with chapters devoted to the likes of Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, Edmund Randolph, and more.
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