America: The Last Best Hope Volume 2: From a World at War to the Triumph of Freedom (1914-1989) - William J. Bennett

Written by William J. Bennett
Read by Jon Gauger
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

The second volume of Bennett’s overview of U.S. history begins with the events leading up to WWI, tracing the progress of the U.S. through the end of Reagan’s presidency. Bennett has a long history of government service - he was Secretary of Education under Ronald Reagan and Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under George H.W. Bush - and the overall tone of the book reflects the deep respect he holds for America’s leaders, history and institutions. Bennett is a leading figure in the neoconservative movement, so his interpretation of America’s last 90 years is informed by that perspective.
But while he wears both his patriotism and politics on his sleeve, Bennett avoids flag-waving or talk-radio-style generalizations. This is a breezy, heartfelt survey, written with the average listener in mind, that will appeal broadly to those looking for an America-friendly introduction to 20th century U.S. history.

Respected scholar William Bennett reacquaints America with its heritage in the second volume of “America: The Last Best Hope (Volume II).” This engaging narrative slices through the cobwebs of time, memory, and prevailing cynicism to reinvigorate America with an informed patriotism.

Like the previous volume of “America: The Last Best Hope, ” Volume II responds to Reagan’s heartfelt call for an informed patriotism, telling the riveting story of the last century’s great wars, the rise of world Communism, the struggle of freedom at home and abroad, and the triumph of liberty.

Listening Length: 20 hours and 22 minutes

https://www.amazon.com/America-Last-World-Triumph-Freedom/dp/B002IT3VP2

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/194385.From_a_World_at_War_to_the_Triumph_of_Freedom_1914_1989