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The American Identity

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24H 21min
Language
English
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History

Historian Patrick N. Allitt investigates the national character by introducing you to notable Americans from Thomas Jefferson to Al Capone, whose lives speak eloquently about qualities that make one truly American. While the course is enjoyable simply as a well-told series of biographies, it does much more, helping you gain a deeper understanding of the trends and ideas that shaped America.

© 2023 The Great Courses (Audiobook): 9781682767566

Release date

Audiobook: September 13, 2023

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