In these loosely connected essays on various episodes and individuals in American military history, Ambrose has his say on topics ranging from the character of George Custer to the Cold War. An essay, even when gracefully written, is about as far from any oral tradition as literature can get, and gains little from oral interpretation. However, if one prefers listening to reading, Ambrose's essays are well served by Barrett Whitener, who reads them in a clear, pleasant voice with good phrasing. However, this collection is poorly packaged. Here are 15 stand-alone items, which the user may well wish to listen to separately. But the audiobook packaging doesn't even list their titles, let alone provide any kind of indexing. J.N. (c) AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine--
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Book Description
Stephen E. Ambrose, one of the foremost historians of the European theater of World War II, shares his vast knowledge of that conflict as well as the Civil War, Korea, Vietnam, and the Cold War in this compelling narrative about the American way of war. From Vicksburg to My Lai, Ambrose recounts the history of these wars with extensive coverage of the battlefields and believable portrayals of those involved, creating the perspective that the country's conflicts both reflect and shape American democratic society.
"Compelling." (
The Indianapolis Star)
"Ambrose has the great gift of making history come alive." (
The Anniston Star)
"Fascinating...insightful." (
The Houston Chronicle)
