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Publisher's Summary
To know the history of the American South, within its own context, is to come to terms with one of modern history’s most astonishing, polarizing, and illuminating stories. In these 24 lectures, you’ll relive the unforgettable drama of the South, from the rise and fall of the slave South to the making of the New South, examining the full scope of a historical epoch that still affects life in the United States today, through essential topics such as:
The Forging of the Slave South - Follow the settling of the Southern colonies and the economic conditions that made slavery a profitable business model; see how the slave economy expanded following the American Revolution
Southern Prosperity and Culture - Witness the creation of the large-scale cotton economy that emblemized the South; learn how the enslaved lived and worked and the ways in which slaves rebelled against a dehumanizing system
Breakdown of the Union - Examine the events that marked the disintegrating relations between North and South, from the emancipation of the Northern states to the divisive presidential election of 1860
Emancipation and the Experiment of Reconstruction - Relive the era of Reconstruction and the bitter conflict between the North’s efforts to remake the South and white Southerners’ actions to reassert their prewar power
Segregation and the New South - Observe how political and legal means were employed to separate the races and maintain white supremacy; explore how the New South gave rise to religious and musical expression of globe-spanning impact
In A New History of the American South, you’ll take a richly detailed excursion into the story and the enduring legacy of the South, in a historical inquiry unique in its scope. In Professor Ayers’s words, “We cannot understand the United States if we do not understand the South, which has played such an outsized role in the history of our country.”
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- Aaron
- 08-30-18
Exceptionally good
Prof. Ayers presents a well-organized and concise history of one the most historically complex regions in the U.S., weaving economic, political, and cultural threads together in a clear and convincing manner. Thankfully, the brutal facts of racial oppression defining the region are not white-washed here but rather illuminated so that the changing forms of racial subjugation that appear in different decades begin to become more unified and comprehensible if no less repugnant. Many listeners will find their assumptions challenged, and that’s a very good thing.
24 people found this helpful
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- Ralph Alderson
- 06-09-20
A very narrow view of southern history
I was disappointed by the relentless and overwhelming focus of this book on slavery and its implications, to the detriment of all other aspects of the south and its history. Dr. Ayers seems to believe that the only thing worthy of interest to happen in the American South is slavery. While important, it's not all of the story. Let's have some truth in advertising and just call this a History of the African-American in the South. I'd still read it, but I wouldn't have been subject to such an overt bait and switch.
22 people found this helpful
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- Gawel
- 09-03-18
You can’t stop listening
The lecture is great! Full of interesting facts but doesn’t overload you. The professor knows how keep you focused at all times too. A great source of different points of view. I would recommend to anybody interested in that subject. I wouldn’t mind listening to it again at some point in the future. Worth getting for sure. Thank you for the great course!
18 people found this helpful
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- HENRY M. GLOVER
- 09-28-19
nothing new
Overly focused on slavery, which certainly isn't a new or surprising issue. Also, the at times dramatic, breathless reading didn't appeal to me.
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- Robert E. Hart
- 06-29-20
Timely and Important
This audiobook/Great Course is timely, gets into many of the micro and macro details of the Southern United States from pre-European settlement through the turn of the 19th century. It also provides a few great reminders.
The first was that our founding ideals were and still are aspirational. We continue to struggle with universal freedoms that align with those ideals. Our Founders knew we would need to purposefully modify the Constitution based on national emotional growth; the impact of science, technology, and knowledge; and the limitations of the times within which the documents were written.
The second great reminder is that while the legacy of slavery is an issue we still deal with, the South was by no means the only contributor to the legacy – the North had its own part to play from negligence to hypocrisy to enablement.
Lastly, an underlying and unifying theme of this Great Course is that we, as a country, are persistently and unfailingly late to address issues that we know to exist. From the Founders to today, we often rely on future generations to address everyday real-world problems. If we want to close the gap between who we are and who we aspire to be, we’ll need to close the timeline between actively identifying issues and addressing those same issues – or we will purposefully regulate ourselves to perpetually falling short of our potential as a nation.
12 people found this helpful
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- Alan
- 12-07-18
Missing Something
Focused too little on important aspects of Southern History, no discussion of Civil Rights movement.
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- BF Palo Alto
- 10-26-18
Outstanding survey of Southern history
Pleasant delivery. Unbiased analysis. A comprehensive overview of the history of the American South.
That's all, folks!
8 people found this helpful
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- Michael W. Rickard II
- 12-16-18
Outstanding primer on Southern history
Excellent look at the history of the South. Narrator speaks smoothly and has lots of excitement for the subject. While this is very helpful, it doesn't cover much past 1900.
7 people found this helpful
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- Daniel
- 01-14-20
What Happened to the 20th Century?
The book is well written and informative. But I was surprised to have it end so abruptly. maybe I missed the information up front that the 20th century would not be covered, but it came as a disappointing surprise to me.
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- LT
- 05-04-21
Nice
It is nice to hear all the different aspects of the Southern History and this version is more accurate than others. Remember this is a broad history of the South. There are still different cultures withing the many regions of the South just as it is all across America
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- professor robin matthews
- 04-28-19
Very good percormance overall. Enthralling story
I knew little about the subject before being enlightened by the course. The aftermath of slavery seems to have been prolonged servitude. But this is put in the context of the diverse cultures of the states at the time. A humane and empathetic story.
2 people found this helpful
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Outdated - The "tommorow" is tomorrow of ~2010.
- By Ran on 11-06-19
By: Jeffrey C. Grossman, and others
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America’s Long Struggle Against Slavery
- By: Richard Bell, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Richard Bell
- Length: 13 hrs and 9 mins
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What do you really know about the fight against slavery in America? We’re all familiar with the Underground Railroad and the Emancipation Proclamation, but the fight against slavery was not some sudden movement that sprang up in the middle of the 19th century. Resistance from the enslaved started on the western coast of Africa in the 15th century and continued as the institution of slavery was codified in America, culminating with the War between the States.
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Ok..but
- By Scott Bussom on 06-15-20
By: Richard Bell, and others
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Investigating American Presidents
- By: Paul Rosenzweig, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Paul Rosenzweig JD
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
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The office of the president of the United States of America is one that can shape not just a nation but the entire world. But what limits are there if any on presidential power? These 12 eyeopening, timely lectures examine the ins and outs of presidential investigations using past events as a lens through which to make sense of current (and future) ones. With his political and legal insights, Professor Rosenzweig walks you through the entire path of investigating potential misuse of presidential power, from the establishment of legislative committees to the impeachment process.
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Balanced and Authoritative
- By Peirce C.S. on 11-24-18
By: Paul Rosenzweig, and others
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Conquest of the Americas
- By: Marshall C. Eakin, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Marshall C. Eakin
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
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Was Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas in 1492 the most important event in the history of the world? Professor Eakin's provocative answer is a resounding "Yes" - as he presents his case in an intriguing series of 24 lectures. These thoughtful lectures will remind you that when Columbus completed his voyage, he found a people unlike any he had ever known, living in a land unmentioned in any of the great touchstones of Western knowledge. You'll learn how the European world, animated by the great dynamic forces of the day, Christianity and commercial capitalism, reacted to Columbus's discovery.
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This is actually Owen Wilson lecturing (wedding crashers)
- By j.torres on 05-25-18
By: Marshall C. Eakin, and others
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The American Identity
- By: Patrick N. Allitt, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Patrick N. Allitt
- Length: 24 hrs and 21 mins
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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.
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Endlessly Fascinating and Entertaining Stories
- By Quaker on 01-23-14
By: Patrick N. Allitt, and others
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World War II: Up Close and Personal
- By: Keith Huxen, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Keith Huxen
- Length: 11 hrs and 28 mins
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From the icy front lines of Soviet Russia to the bombing campaigns against Britain to the American submarines lurking beneath the choppy waters of the Pacific, step into the shoes of remarkable everyday men and women in World War II: Up Close and Personal. Your lecturer is Dr. Keith Huxen, a historian and project director at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation, which supports the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
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Fascinating, Captivating, Heartbreaking
- By BookAddict12 on 12-02-21
By: Keith Huxen, and others
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Understanding the Science for Tomorrow: Myth and Reality
- By: Jeffrey C. Grossman, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jeffrey C. Grossman
- Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins
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Science and technology are, without a doubt, two forces that will change the way you live your life in the coming months, years, and decades. And in recent decades, these forces have evolved and developed at a lightning-fast pace. Explore the many possibilities of what your future may look like with these 24 lectures: a scientifically accurate and enlightening survey of today's most advanced research in fields such as engineering, biology, chemistry, and theoretical physics.
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Outdated - The "tommorow" is tomorrow of ~2010.
- By Ran on 11-06-19
By: Jeffrey C. Grossman, and others
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The Catholic Church: A History
- By: William R. Cook, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: William R. Cook
- Length: 19 hrs and 13 mins
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How did the Catholic Church become one of the most influential institutions in the world-a force capable of moving armies, inspiring saints, and shaping the lives of a billion members? Explore these and other questions as you follow the development of this important institution in 36 informative, fascinating lectures. With Professor Cook by your side, you'll step into the world of the early church, witness the spread of Christendom, and learn about the origins of fundamental church institutions.
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Great presentation of a selective history
- By Amazon Customer on 01-18-19
By: William R. Cook, and others
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Great World Religions: Buddhism
- By: Malcolm David Eckel, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Malcolm David Eckel
- Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins
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Discover why Buddhism is such an astonishingly lively and adaptable religion with this series. In just 12 accessible lectures, you'll learn how Buddhism transformed the civilizations of India and much of Asia, and has now become a vital part of Western culture.Buddhism's core philosophy, as you'll learn, is that nothing is permanent-all is change. With this in mind, you'll plunge into an introductory look at this faith. You'll unpack the Buddhist idea that all of life is "suffering" and that there is no permanent self.
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A Very Good Introduction; but not a Course.
- By Lotus54 on 07-15-13
By: Malcolm David Eckel, and others
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The Greek World
- A Study of History and Culture
- By: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Robert Garland
- Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins
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The ancient Greeks, more than any other early culture, have given us the template for Western civilization, as seen in their superlative achievements in the fields of architecture, political theory, philosophy, science, and art - not the least of which are their inventions of democracy and drama. In these 24 compelling lectures, Professor Garland guides you in a richly illuminating exploration of what the ancient Greeks have given us, and why they’re still important to us today.
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Political correct digressions every five minutes
- By Sofia on 11-11-20
By: Robert Garland, and others
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Origins and Ideologies of the American Revolution
- By: Peter C. Mancall, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Peter C. Mancall
- Length: 24 hrs and 35 mins
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The years between 1760 and 1800 rocked the Western world. These were the years when colonists on the eastern fringes of a continent converted the ideals of Enlightenment thought first into action, then into an actual form of government. Now you can learn why this happened and how the colonists did it-in a series of 48 insightful lectures from an award-winning teacher and author.
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An Ideal Way to Study the Revolution
- By Ark1836 on 10-02-15
By: Peter C. Mancall, and others
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The Great Trials of World History and the Lessons They Teach Us
- By: Douglas O. Linder, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Douglas O. Linder JD
- Length: 12 hrs and 11 mins
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No understanding of the past is complete without an understanding of the legal battles and struggles that have done so much to shape it. Inside a survey of world history's greatest trials are the key insights to critical issues we still talk about today, including freedom of speech, the death penalty, religious freedom, and the meaning of equality. Join Professor Linder for these 24 lectures that investigate important legal cases from around the world and across the centuries.
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Interesting material, but . . .
- By Mark on 12-29-17
By: Douglas O. Linder, and others
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How to Grow Anything
- Food Gardening for Everyone
- By: Melinda Myers, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Melinda Myers
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
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Growing your own food is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Whether you live on rural acreage or a city lot, virtually anyone can grow a simple garden - regardless of your skill level and busy schedule. How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening for Everyone is a practical guide for cultivating fresh produce from seed to harvest. Taught by renowned horticulturist Melinda Myers, these 12 hands-on lessons are chock full of tips and tricks for novice gardeners and green thumbs alike.