William D. Willis has 4 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 4 narrators, with an average listener rating of 3★ across 27 ratings. The most-rated is Canada: Canadian History: From Aboriginals to Modern Society.
Canada: Canadian History: From Aboriginals to Modern Society
Summary
Canada is known all over the world due to its undying commitment to multiculturalism and its social and ethnic diversity. In a time when these values were unspoken of, Canada was the first country to embrace an official multiculturalism policy. Nevertheless, the path that Canada followed to become the powerful nation it is today was like a labyrinth, filled with challenges and obstacles. Starting from Canada's first inhabitants and explorers, this brief book will offer you a comprehensive overview of Canada's history, as it presents the key events that altered the course of this nation irrevocably. The following aspects are included in the book: The coming of the Aboriginal peoples to Canada The first Viking expedition to Canada led by Leif Eriksson The initial European explorations that took place during the 15th-16th centuries and how these laid the grounds for the colonization movement that followed afterward Canada's role and place in the world today The primary elements that shape the Canadian culture and what makes it so distinctive Main places to visit in Canada: some sights and attractions that you shouldn't miss from your itinerary if you want to understand Canada's culture and uniqueness Only when you aim at learning about a country's history could you fully grasp its culture and evolution. That's what makes this book the perfect resource for those who want to enlarge their knowledge of Canada. Canada is a country that seems to relish unlimited space. It is dynamic, unique, and complex, being much more than a multicultural society; it is also a multinational one. The details pointed to in this book link Canada's past and present to its potential future. I challenge you to broaden your comprehension of Canada and get this book today! This beautiful country is unexpectedly intriguing once you get to learn more about it.
©2017 Lean Stone Publishing (P)2017 Lean Stone Publishing
American History
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From colonization to the space race, this is the story of America’s successes and failures. Learn how a little settlement of a few hundred colonists grew to be one of the most powerful nations in the world. US History: An Overview of the Most Important People and Events in the History of United States, from Indians to Contemporary History of America follows the roller-coaster of events that drove the United States to become a modern superpower. This quick tour through the most significant events in US history reveals the mistakes that tore a country apart as well as the triumphs that rebuilt and bolstered it. Listen to: The discovery of an uncharted continent by Christopher Columbus The colonization of North America by the Spanish, French, English and Portuguese The establishment of the 13 colonies Fierce competition among European powers as they carved the North American land mass into territories The election of the first president, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the American Revolution The tragedies, wars, famine, and prosperity that shaped the United States into a superpower How the United States Constitution continues to guide us today How the modern Republican and Democratic parties were shaped Meet the historical juggernauts who made the United States into what it is today including Christopher Columbus, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Richard Nixon and more. Learn how the Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation, industrialization, labor movement, WWI, Prohibition, the Great Depression, WWII, the Cold War, and the space race molded a nation. Start your journey through American history today with US History: An Overview of the Most Important People and Events in the History of United States, from Indians to Contemporary History of America.
©2017 Lean Stone Publishing (P)2017 Lean Stone Publishing
American History, Bundle I: American History, Native Americans
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The ultimate history bundle for all Americans and people who take interest in American history. From Native Americans to America today, embark on a journey that reveals the mistakes that tore a continent apart, as well as the triumphs that rebuilt it. American History: US History: An Overview of the Most Important People & Events. The History of United States: From Indians to Contemporary History of America. Final edition. This is the story of how a handful of explorers and settlers grew into one of the world’s greatest nations. With US History: An Overview of the Most Important People & Events, you’ll meet the leaders who founded and shaped a great nation. But this short introduction to American History doesn’t stop at who and when. It follows the roller coaster of events to also show you how and why: Columbus’ discovery of an uncharted continent led to rapid colonization by Spanish and European nations. Fierce competition between the Spanish, French, English, and Portuguese divided the North American landmass into multiple territories. A series of great leaders founded a democracy that has withstood centuries of peace and turmoil. War, tragedy, and famine shaped the US into a modern superpower. The US Constitution continues to guide and shape the nation today. The major political parties of the past shaped the modern Republican and Democratic parties. Native Americans: American History: An Overview of "Native American History" - Your Guide to: Native People, Indians, & Indian History. Third edition - complete with expanded and brand new content. Discover a history you never knew! An in-depth look at all aspects of Native American social and geographical history. The study of Native American heritage is a great way to learn more about their customs and habits. More importantly, it will show you the huge role Native Americans played in American society, history, and independence.
©2017 Lean Stone Publishing (P)2018 Lean Stone Publishing
American Civil War
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There is no doubt that the Civil War is one of the most interesting conflicts not only in the United States of America, but in the entire world. Few wars had such an impact on a society. The Civil War is a compulsory subject in school and even for the test of American citizenship. Therefore, if you plan on becoming an American citizen, you will have to know every detail about this war. The Civil War unfolded for four consecutive years. Can you imagine the amount of information generated by four years of battle? Insurmountable. Instead of opening 10 browsers and 10s of pages on each of them, you can listen to this book and learn everything about the Civil War. It is not as difficult as it seems, especially when the story draws you gradually in. What will you learn from this book? The most important facts about the Civil War: How Abraham Lincoln’s presidency put it in motion, including the secession Why the North and the South were different Why it started in the first place The most important battles in the Western and Eastern theaters The innovations that made naval warfare possible and more ruthless than before Numbers like the casualties and the cost of the war How America recovered from this short-circuit What the Civil War meant for the African-American population The reconstruction All in all, every key moment in the Civil War has been immortalized in here. Pick this up and learn history the fun way. Everything is presented in a succinct and pleasant way, so you won’t get any headaches from trying to understand what you’re studying. Get your copy today!
©2017 William D. Willis (P)2019 William D. Willis