Stephen E. Ambrose Audio Books on Tape and CD

Exciting, mysterious, curious, human: all words that describe history as written by Stephen E. Ambrose. When he wrote, he imagined himself sitting by a campfire, spinning a tale at the end of the day as people leaned forward, eager to hear what happened next. Ambrose's passions ranged from people to places, politicians to battles, but he insisted, "what drives me is curiosity. I want to know how this or that is done: Lewis and Clark getting to the Pacific; the GIs on D-Day; Crazy Horse's victory over Custer at Little Big Horn." Writing, he said, is learning. Listening to Ambrose is learning, too --but it's also entertaining.

Ambrose died Oct. 13, 2002, at age 66, of lung cancer. His final book, To America: Personal Reflections of an Historian, published last November. In it, he extols what makes this country great, and takes issue with those who would denigrate our history and our people. To those familiar with his work, this subject should come as no surprise.

A self-described hero worshipper, this country's "populist historian," Ambrose took history from the book to the screen, both little and big: Band of Brothers became a well-received mini-series on HBO, and he was a consultant on Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan, and on the war documentary Price for Peace, also directed by Spielberg. Ken Burns requested his help as a commentator on the PBS documentary Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery. We at Audio Editions salute Stephen Ambrose. He leaves behind an impressive, exciting body of work.

Stephen Ambrose Audiobooks

Citizen Soldiers
The U.S. Army from the Normandy Beaches to the Surrender of Germany
Author: Stephen E. Ambrose, Reader: Cotter Smith

The sequel to D-Day from the bestselling author of Undaunted Courage. Draws on interviews from men on both sides of WWII, from the high command down to the enlisted ranks. An uncompromising study from a renowned historian. He "[brings] eloquence and insight... to this splendid... and moving history."—Publishers Weekly

Abridged, 4 cassettes, History, War, E4P714, 9780671577148, Now ~~$25.00~~ $15.00
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To America
Personal Reflections of an Historian
Author: Stephen E. Ambrose, Reader: Jeffrey DeMunn, with an introduction by the author

The very last book from the dean of American historians is, fittingly, a tribute to a remarkable country, a toast to this honorable experiment and its wildcat history. The author of Undaunted Courage and Band of Brothers exuberantly celebrates the heroic men and women who made our country exceptional. He shares the reasons that America is truly great. "[His words] pulsate with the spirit and optimism of an author who was deeply in love with America."—BookPage

Abridged, 3 cassettes, History, Early American, E3P921, 9780743529211, Now ~~$26.00~~ $17.00
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The Wild Blue
The Men and Boys Who Flew the B24s Over Germany 1944-45
Author: Stephen E. Ambrose, Reader: Jeffrey DeMunn

The B24s were the workhorses. Uncomfortable, cold, slow, and heavy, these planes were the unglamorous weapons that helped win WWII. Learn about the aircraft and the young crews who flew them from the dean of WWII historians, who is Steven Spielberg's historical advisor. "Another affirmation of the Greatest Generation."—Booklist

Unabridged, 8 cassettes, History, War, E8P470, 9780743504706, Now ~~$39.95~~ $19.95
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Stephen E. Ambrose Audio Books on Tape and CD

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