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History Matters

Auteur(s): David McCullough, Dorie McCullough Lawson, Michael Hill, Jon Meacham - introduction
Narrateur(s): John Bedford Lloyd, Dorie McCullough Lawson
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 In this posthumous collection of thought-provoking essays—many never published before—Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and bestselling author David McCullough affirms the value of history, how we can be guided by its lessons, and the enduring legacy of American ideals.

History Matters brings together selected essays by beloved historian David McCullough, some published here for the first time, written at different points over the course of his long career but all focused on the subject of his lifelong passion: the importance of history in understanding our present and future. Edited by McCullough’s daughter, Dorie McCullough Lawson, and his longtime researcher, Michael Hill, History Matters is a tribute to a master historian and offers fresh insights into McCullough’s enduring interests and writing life. The book also features a foreword by Jon Meacham.

McCullough highlights the importance of character in political leaders, with Harry Truman and George Washington serving as exemplars of American values like optimism and determination. He shares his early influences, from the books he cherished in his youth to the people who mentored him. He also pays homage to those who inspired him, such as writer Paul Horgan and painter Thomas Eakins, illustrating the diverse influences on his writing as well as the influence of art.

Rich with McCullough’s signature grace, curiosity, and narrative gifts, these essays offer vital lessons in viewing history through the eyes of its participants, a perspective that McCullough believed was crucial to understanding the present as well as the past. History Matters is testament to McCullough’s legacy as one of the great storytellers of this nation’s history and of the lasting promise of American ideals. Amériques Essais Politique États-Unis

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"While listeners will miss his unmistakable voice, this assembly of David McCullough’s shorter uncollected pieces offers illuminating glimpses of the popular historian’s work habits and methods. Commemorative speeches, his PARIS REVIEW interview, and his reflections on writing about Harry Truman, Abigail Adams, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Panama Canal remind listeners of McCullough’s astonishing range and depth. A particular delight is his history of the typewriter he used throughout his career. Interlocutor Dorie McCullough Lawson doesn’t have her father’s vocal skill, but she conveys a sense of his presence and personality. Fellow historian Jon Meacham’s admiring introduction offers a reminder of McCullough’s accessibility and warmth. Principal narrator John Bedford Lloyd delivers each selection with appreciation and understanding, and to full effect."
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