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History Matters

by McCullough, David

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Book Overview In this posthumous collection of thought-provoking essays--many never published before--Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and bestselling ...
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.

Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 192 | Language: English | Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER | ISBN: 1668098997
FormatHardcover
Pages192
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1668098997
EAN9781668098998
PublisherSIMON & SCHUSTER
Publication Date2025-09-16
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight0.7 Pounds
Length8.4 Inches
Width5.8 Inches
Height1.0 Inches
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