Russell Shorto
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Russell Shorto

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RUSSELL SHORTO's latest book is "Revolution Song: A Story of American Freedom," which Gordon S. Wood calls "an engaging, readable and surprisingly complete account of the American Revolution" and "a tour de force." He is also author of the bestseller "The Island at the Center of the World" and of "Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City." His books have been published in fourteen languages. From 2008 to 2013 he was the director of the John Adams Institute in Amsterdam.
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The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

You can’t beat a good story. Luckily, humans are great at storytelling, and the best fiction podcasts are all the proof that the modern listener requires. Get the popcorn ready; it’s storytime.

Featured Article: The Best Fiction Podcasts for Listeners Who Love a Good Story

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    • Amsterdam

    • A History of the World's Most Liberal City
    • Written by: Russell Shorto
    • Narrated by: Russell Shorto
    • Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
    • Release date: 2013-10-22
    • Language: English
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    • Smalltime

    • A Story of My Family and the Mob
    • Written by: Russell Shorto
    • Narrated by: Russell Shorto
    • Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
    • Release date: 2021-02-02
    • Language: English
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    • Descartes' Bones

    • A Skeletal History of the Conflict between Faith and Reason
    • Written by: Russell Shorto
    • Narrated by: Paul Hecht
    • Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
    • Release date: 2008-11-06
    • Language: English
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