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Lädt ... The Skeptic's Guide to American Historyvon Mark A. Stoler
   Keine Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.   ) stardustwisdom | Dec 31, 2023 |  Then again, maybe that makes this 4.5 stars :) Dr. Stoler's overall comments on history, the practice of historical revisionism, the meaning of history, etc. are all very good too. So maybe 5 stars. (  ) dcunning11235 | Aug 12, 2023 | Professor Stoler dissects the many myths that continue to perpetuate in the US. From the Pilgrims to the Information Age and everything in between, he analyzes different events and the people involved and sheds light on the actual facts in a clear and concise manner. I have to admit, a lot of what the Professor went over I did not know. I think its best to have at least a basic knowledge of US history to get the most out of this course. However, even if I wasn't too familiar with the Great Depression for example, I learned a good amount about it and have a foothold, albeit a slippery one, on the subject. Stoler does a good job at giving a basic overview on the events. Overall, I enjoyed this course and I plan to further my reading about US history. Highly recommended! ( ) ProfessorEX | Apr 15, 2021 | I'd probably pick a more structured presentation of history as a foundation, and then more insightful "non-standard" presentations of specific topics, rather than this which sort of does both and neither well. ( ) octal | Jan 1, 2021 | ) JohnKaess | Jul 23, 2020 | keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
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HTML: To take a skeptical approach to American history is not to dabble in imaginative conspiracy theories; rather, it's to reframe your understanding of this great nation's past and actually strengthen your appreciation for what makes American history such a fascinating chapter in the larger story of Western civilization. And in this bold 24-lecture series, you can do just that. Travel back in time and examine many commonly held myths and half-truths about American history and prompt yourself to think about what really happened in the nation's past - as opposed to what many believe happened. These lectures demonstrate how reconsidering some of the most popular notions of U.S. history can yield new (and sometimes startlingly different) interpretations of political, social, economic, and military events. But more than just debunking commonly accepted accounts, you'll be able to replace these misconceptions with insightful truths. Exploring both America's history and the verdicts that have been rendered about some of its most enduring figures - including George Washington, John Adams, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and many others - these lectures investigate a wide-ranging list of questions. What impact did other nations have on the American Revolution? Has George Washington always been revered as president? Do we now understand the true blunders in America's Vietnam policies and tactics? In exploring these and other questions, these lectures prove themselves to be a delightful intellectual experience that will allow you to rethink not just the facts of U.S. history, but also their meaning. .Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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