Author: History Nerds
Narrator: Khai Lannor
Unabridged: 3 hr 39 min
Format: Digital Audiobook
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Published: 02/05/2021
Genre: History - United States
America, the land of the free and home of the brave. How much do you know of the history of modern-day America? From its discovery by Columbus to its participation in World War I and II, we can see that America has left its mark on the world. It hasn't all been plain sailing, and nobody should dare say otherwise, but has it been a success?
Jump into this concise retelling of American history and judge for yourself, as we attempt to take a neutral approach to the annals of history.
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