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Two hundred and fifty years ago, the Declaration of Independence marked the birth of the United States. But two essays of that era appealed even more directly to Americans' feelings. In January 1776, Thomas Paine―a recent immigrant to America―published Common Sense. His straightforward...

A follow-up to Andrea Wulf's award-winning and critically acclaimed history of British gardening, this is the story of how George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and James Madison's passion for nature, plants, agriculture and gardens shaped the birth of America. Through a series of...

Lincoln : Dans ses propres mots comprend ses réflexions sur sa vie et sur son époque. Cela inclut ses cinq discours les plus célèbres : La Maison Divisée, l'Éloge funèbre d'Henry Clay, ses deux Discours d'investiture, et le Discours de Gettysburg, ainsi que la Proclamation d'émancipation...

For generations, many Americans first encountered Puritan New England through Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter. Its unforgettable story of shame, secrecy, hypocrisy, and moral judgment became more than a literary classic. For countless listeners, it also became the defining picture of an entire civilization. But how closely did Hawthorne’s fictional world resemble the society he portrayed?

The National Road is the first narrative history of the federal project—begun decades before the nation itself was born and ranging through the 1830s—that connected the United States across the Alleghenies and into the western frontier. Starting with a young Washington's dream of uniting the...

The untold story of how America's declaration of independence hinged on seven critical months in 1776 and the courageous votes that changed the world forever. This gripping account reveals the precarious path to American independence through a series of pivotal dates that history has nearly...

Witness the epic military history of colonial rebellion, where everyday grievances ignited a war for independence. Perfect for your daily commute, this thought-provoking narrative transforms thirteen loyal British colonies into reluctant insurgents on the global stage. Experience a raw struggle...

Experience the dramatic American history of a windswept peninsula that transformed into a global crucible of liberty. From deep Indigenous roots to fiery colonial protests, this fast-paced narrative captures the turbulent rise of a revolutionary city. Perfect for your daily commute or an...

Experience a thrilling military history where thirteen underdog colonies risk everything to overthrow a mighty empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative transforms dry dates into a dramatic saga of political defiance and battlefield survival. Whether you are a lifelong...

Step into colonial American history and witness how a modest Quaker settlement ignited a gripping fight for independence. Perfect for your commute, this immersive audio journey transports you to the bustling streets of early Pennsylvania. Experience the vivid reality of a developing metropolis...

Experience the dramatic road to rebellion in this gripping American history of a colonial tax dispute turned global war. Perfect for your daily commute or a deep-focus learning session, this sweeping narrative drops you directly into the escalating tensions of the eighteenth century. Hear the...

Experience the dramatic colonial history of how a strict Puritan settlement ignited the explosive American Revolution. Perfect for a morning commute, this immersive journey traces the evolution of a rocky peninsula from its Indigenous roots as Shawmut to a radical hotbed of rebellion. Step onto...

Discover how a radical experiment in religious tolerance sparked the American Revolution and forged a new republic. From early compromises between Lenape communities and settlers to the diverse streets of a colonial port, navigate the fierce clashes of early civic life. This immersive urban...

Witness the dramatic American Revolution and the urban evolution of a colonial outpost that forged a fractured republic. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey brings the bustling ports and radical debates of the eighteenth century vividly to life. Feel the inspiring...

Shatter comforting colonial myths and uncover the brutal civil conflict that truly birthed a fractured, rebel nation. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive historical journey plunges you into the tense battlefields, rowdy taverns, and Indigenous lands where loyal subjects became...

Understand the fierce political conflicts that forged American government and master the true meaning of civic history. Perfect for a thoughtful morning commute, this engaging audio journey rescues the nation's founding document from dusty law school seminars. You will experience the chaos of...

Step onto the volatile American Revolution battlefields where a divided southern colony sparked a brutal civil war. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping historical deep-dive transports you from the bustling wharves of Charleston to the tense, blood-soaked pine woods of the backcountry...

Decode modern politics and American history with this engaging guide to our nation's supreme governing blueprint. Whether you are optimizing your morning commute for lifelong learning or seeking clarity on today's news, this empowering narrative makes constitutional law deeply accessible. It...

Experience the gritty reality of colonial rebellion, a military history where ordinary citizens defied a global empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative transports you directly to blood-soaked battlefields and freezing winter encampments. Feel the suspense of an underdog...

This anthology brings together 20 texts which were vital in forging the United States and its constitution as we know it.