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    The History of America
    The History of America
    The History of America
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    The History of America

    Written by History Nerds

    Narrated by Khai Lannor

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    About this audiobook

    America, the land of the free and home of the brave. How much do you know of the history of modern-day America? From its discovery by Columbus to its participation in World War I and II, we can see that America has left its mark on the world. It hasn't all been plain sailing, and nobody should dare say otherwise, but has it been a success? 

    Jump into this concise retelling of American history and judge for yourself, as we attempt to take a neutral approach to the annals of history.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAM Publishing
    Release dateFeb 5, 2021
    ISBN9798368933627
    The History of America
    Author

    History Nerds

    History books need to be enjoyable, easy to read and educational. At History Nerds we bring you history in a way that avoids dulling it down while still bringing you all the important facts in a concise way.

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