HISTORY MATTERS by David McCullough (Audiobook)(Nonfiction)
HISTORY MATTERS by David McCullough (Audiobook)(Nonfiction)
Title: History Matters.
Author: David McCullough (edited by Dorie McCullough).
Narrator: David McCullough, Dorie McCullough Lawson
Release Date: September 16, 2025.
Length: Approximately 5-7 hours
Genres: Nonfiction, History, Essays, American History, Political Science.
History Matters is a posthumous collection of essays, speeches, and writings by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough, many published for the first time, emphasizing the vital role of history in understanding the present and future. Edited by his daughter and longtime researcher, it explores themes like leadership character (exemplified by figures such as Harry Truman and George Washington), personal influences from books and mentors, tributes to inspirations including writer Paul Horgan and painter Thomas Eakins, and the importance of curiosity, optimism, and viewing history through participants' eyes to grasp enduring American ideals.