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1 online resource (1 audio file (1440 min.)) : digital. |
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digital digital recording rda |
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data file rda |
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Great Courses Audio ; |
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Patrick N., Allitt.
Great Courses Audio. Spoken word ;
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Great courses.
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Digital content provided by hoopla. |
| Performer |
Lecturer: Patrick N Allitt. |
| Summary |
What defines an American? Is it the love of liberty, the pursuit of justice, the urge to invent, the desire for wealth, the drive to explore, the quest for spiritual values? The paradox of American identity is that although the United States is a melting pot of many different traditions, motives, and ideals, there are nevertheless distinctive qualities that define the American character. In this series of 48 fascinating lectures, an award-winning teacher and author explores the national character by introducing you to notable men and women from every era of American history - some of them famous, some unknown, some even infamous - whose lives speak eloquently about the qualities, for better or worse, that make one truly American. Focusing on various character traits and attitudes that have indelibly shaped the national psyche, Professor Allitt takes you on a journey from the very first settlers to the present, showing how certain characteristics have persisted through time and also how certain traits and beliefs have changed. And while the lectures are enjoyable as a well-told series of biographies, they do much more, helping you gain a deeper understanding of the trends and ideas that have shaped America and continue to influence American society today. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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United States -- History.
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United States -- Biography.
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National characteristics, American.
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History.
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| Added Author |
Allitt, Patrick N..
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hoopla digital.
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| ISBN |
9781682767566 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
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1682767566 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) |
| Music No. |
MWT13911004 |
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