{"product_id":"history-matters-by-david-mccullough","title":"History Matters by David McCullough","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this posthumous collection of thought-provoking essays—many published here for the first time—Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and bestselling author David McCullough affirms the value of history, how we can be guided by its lessons, and the enduring legacy of American ideals. History Matters brings together selected essays by beloved historian David McCullough, some published here for the first time, written at different points over the course of his long career but all focused on the subject of his lifelong passion: the importance of history in understanding our present and future. Edited by McCullough’s daughter, Dorie McCullough Lawson, and his longtime researcher, Michael Hill, History Matters is a tribute to a master historian and offers fresh insights into McCullough’s enduring interests and writing life. The book also features a foreword by Jon Meacham. McCullough highlights the importance of character in political leaders, with Harry Truman and George Washington serving as exemplars of American values like optimism and determination. He shares his early influences, from the books he cherished in his youth to the people who mentored him. He also pays homage to those who inspired him, such as writer Paul Horgan and painter Thomas Eakins, illustrating the diverse influences on his writing as well as the influence of art. Rich with McCullough’s signature grace, curiosity, and narrative gifts, these essays offer vital lessons in viewing history through the eyes of its participants, a perspective that McCullough believed was crucial to understanding the present as well as the past. Read more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the brand Celebrate 250 Years of the USA Visit the Store Moments in History Visit the Store Presidential Biographies Visit the Store\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the Publisher David McCullough: The Presidential Biographies: John Adams, Mornings on Horse... David McCullough: Great Achievements in American History: The Great Bridge, T... 1776 (Deluxe Slipcase Edition) History Matters The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914 Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 121 257 56 1,046 8,366 Price $66 00 $45 87 $31 43 $11 97 $11 48 Explore history with David McCullough! This collection includes David McCullough’s masterful biographies of three great presidents: John Adams, Harry S. Truman, and Theodore Roosevelt. Both John Adams and Truman won the Pulitzer Prize for biography. From “one of our most gifted living writers” (The Washington Post), three great stories of American accomplishment—the building of the Brooklyn Bridge, the construction of the Panama Canal, and the invention of flight—all collected in one volume. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with this collector’s edition of David McCullough’s 1776—the unforgettable saga of the people and events that forged American independence. In this posthumous collection of thought-provoking essays, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and bestselling author David McCullough affirms the value of history, how we can be guided by its lessons, and the enduring legacy of American ideals. The National Book Award–winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that transformed global trade routes and shaped modern American history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46208018415663,"sku":"1668098997","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/0455\/1727\/files\/9781668098998.jpg?v=1789724274","url":"https:\/\/www.moonnsixpencebooks.com\/products\/history-matters-by-david-mccullough","provider":"MoonNSixpence Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}