The Americas by Felipe Fernández-Armesto audiobook

The Americas: A Hemispheric History

By Felipe Fernández-Armesto
Read by Paul Hecht

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The Modern Library Chronicles

6.29 Hours • Unabridged
Format : CD (In Stock)
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    ISBN: 9781664440012

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Felipe FernAndez-Armesto is a world-renowned scholar, professor of history and geography at Queen Mary, University of London, and a member of the Faculty of Modern History of Oxford University. The Americas, part of the acclaimed Modern Library Chronicles series, offers an intriguing history of the world's western hemisphere.

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Summary

Felipe FernAndez-Armesto is a world-renowned scholar, professor of history and geography at Queen Mary, University of London, and a member of the Faculty of Modern History of Oxford University. The Americas, part of the acclaimed Modern Library Chronicles series, offers an intriguing history of the world's western hemisphere.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“The writing is sprightly and erudite, not overly concerned with explaining established historical theories…The author’s final urging of a mutually respectful, balanced hemisphere justifies the book’s fast-paced journey through time in consideration of our shared history.” —Publishers Weekly
“Paul Hecht is well known for his fine performances. His deep, resonant voice has a confident, authoritative quality that is perfect for this work.” —AudioFile
“Libraries would do well to add this title as well as the author’s other characteristically readable histories.” —Booklist

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Author Bio: Felipe Fernández-Armesto

Author Bio: Felipe Fernández-Armesto

Felipe Fernández-Armesto is a bestselling author and internationally respected historian. His books include Millennium: A History of our Last Thousand Years, Truth: A History, and Civilizations: Culture, Ambition, and the Transformation of Nature. He is a professor of history at Queen Mary and Westfield University.

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Available Formats : CD
Runtime: 6.29
Audience: Adult
Language: English