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The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians

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Book Synopsis: Co-founder of The Carlyle Group and patriotic philanthropist David M. Rubenstein takes readers on a sweeping journey across the grand arc of the American story through revealing conversations with our greatest historians.In these lively dialogues, the biggest names in American history explore the subjects they’ve come to so intimately know and understand. — David McCullough on John Adams — Jon Meacham on Thomas Jefferson — Ron Chernow on Alexander Hamilton — Walter Isaacson on Benjamin Franklin — Doris Kearns Goodwin on Abraham Lincoln — A. Scott Berg on Charles Lindbergh — Taylor Branch on Martin Luther King — Robert Caro on Lyndon B. Johnson — Bob Woodward on Richard Nixon —And many others, including a special conversation with Chief Justice John Roberts Through his popular program The David Rubenstein Show, David Rubenstein has established himself as one of our most thoughtful interviewers. Now, in The American Story, David captures the brilliance of our most esteemed historians, as well as the souls of their subjects. The book features introductions by Rubenstein as well a foreword by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, the first woman and the first African American to lead our national library. Richly illustrated with archival images from the Library of Congress, the book is destined to become a classic for serious readers of American history. Through these captivating exchanges, these bestselling and Pulitzer Prize–winning authors offer fresh insight on pivotal moments from the Founding Era to the late 20th century.

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Discover the hidden depths of American history with "The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians." Co-authored by David M. Rubenstein, this captivating book takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the grand arc of our nation's story. Rubenstein, a co-founder of The Carlyle Group and a patriotic philanthropist, shares intimate and revealing conversations with the greatest historians of our time.

Join the likes of David McCullough, Jon Meacham, Ron Chernow, Walter Isaacson, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and many more as they delve into the lives and minds of key figures in American history. From the revolutionary ideas of John Adams to the visionary thoughts of Benjamin Franklin, this book uncovers the fascinating stories behind the making of a nation.

With his unrivaled interviewing skills honed through his program, The David Rubenstein Show, Rubenstein brings forth the brilliance of these esteemed historians. Backed by a foreword from Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, this book is a testament to the power of history and the importance of understanding our past.

Enhanced with captivating archival images from the renowned Library of Congress, "The American Story" is a visual feast for serious readers of American history. Immerse yourself in the pivotal moments that shaped our nation, from the Founding Era to the transformative events of the late 20th century.

Unearth the secrets, delve into the minds, and explore the untold stories of the visionaries, leaders, and rebels who built America. Experience history like never before with "The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians."

Get your copy now and embark on an enlightening journey through the American story.

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