Ark of the Liberties
America and the World
Author:
Ted Widmer
Narrator:
William Hughes
From its earliest beginnings, America has been seen as an icon of liberty with a mission to redeem the world. Often, the ideal fits. But sometimes even our most noble aspirations can be as damaging as they are uplifting. With wit, brilliance, and deep affection, the inimitable Ted Widmer traces America's wondrous history, from the Declaration of Independence to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He also looks unblinkingly at our less glorious history, from slavery to the Iraq occupation. This thoughtful, celebratory critique is written in the conviction that if Americans want the world to respect us more, then it will certainly help to know ourselves a little better.
Product Details ⌃
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ISBN:
9781433276422
SKU#:
3996
Publisher:
Blackstone Audio
Genre:
History
Duration:
13:35:41
Release Date:
May 1, 2009
Language:
English
