America: The Last Best Hope (Volume I): From the Age of Discovery to a World at War Free Audiobook Download by William J. Bennett

America has been called the "last best hope", but the world has seen its fair share of political, social, and economic upheaval. For most of human history, humans have looked to America as a beacon of hope. But with the rise of fascism and communism in Europe, America's role shifted from a positive influence on other countries to defensive action against them. The United States has continued to play a unique role in global affairs throughout history, as evident in William J. Bennett's book by the same title. In this audiobook, Bennett examines America's past and future and provides a solution for today's problems

America: The Last Best Hope (Volume I): From the Age of Discovery to a World at War is a history of the United States from 1492 to 1945 by lawyer, politician and author William J. Bennett. This audiobook provides an interesting perspective on American history, even for those who have taken AP US History at some point in their educational career.

America is a story of hope and determination, of people reaching ever higher as they use their God-given gifts and talents to carve out the destiny for the human race. From Native Americans to slaves and from the Age of Discovery to World War II, William J. Bennett has woven an amazing tale with a cast of larger-than-life historical figures. This audiobook is perfect for those who love history, as well as anyone who would like to learn about America's journey from discovery through world war.

"The real problem with America is not the vastness of our land. It is not even that we have a shortage of space. It's finding a way to use it wisely," said William J. Bennett in his book America: A Tribute. 'Wayne Shepherd' narrates this audiobook, making Bennett's thoughts, ideas and hypotheses come alive on your eardrums. America, being my country of birth, was always such a huge part of who I am; it's hard for me not to appreciate the beauty and wonderment of the place and nation I was born in. This book gives you a glimpse into life in America from its very beginnings all the way through to today.

William J. Bennett has a vision of America that is made all the more appealing because he gives the people who have been in the forefront of it, such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin D. Roosevelt, their due, while giving room to expanding the story beyond them. Through this lens, we see how progressivism emerged and how it continues to threaten our country's future as well as what makes America great and different from other countries.

William J. Bennett, a former Secretary of Education, summarizes the good and bad events on American history in America: The Last Best Hope that began as an age of discovery with Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas and ends with global conflict.