A History of the Americas
Anthony McFarlane
A History of the Americas is an extraordinary narrative weaving together common threads of history of the two continents from the end of the ice ages until the present day.
Covering the breadth of one of the world's largest and most important landmasses, A History of the Americas takes you from the emergence of the first civilizations of Norte Chico in Peru and the Olmecs in Mesoamerica to the rise of the Maya, Aztecs and Inca during the Middle Ages, as well as the remarkable settlements such as Cahokia and Mesa Verde in North America, through the tragedies of contact between New and Old Worlds to the establishment of new nations like the United States of America.
Examining themes such as trade, agriculture, politics, war, imperialism and culture along the way, the author reveals the fascinating threads that connected a diverse array of peoples and nations. Impressive monuments and architectural wonders join an array of sources in helping us understand the past of this most fascinating place.
Duration - 8h 2m.
Author - Anthony McFarlane.
Narrator - Mack Gordon.
Published Date - Thursday, 30 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Arcturus Holdings Limited ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
A History of the Americas is an extraordinary narrative weaving together common threads of history of the two continents from the end of the ice ages until the present day. Covering the breadth of one of the world's largest and most important landmasses, A History of the Americas takes you from the emergence of the first civilizations of Norte Chico in Peru and the Olmecs in Mesoamerica to the rise of the Maya, Aztecs and Inca during the Middle Ages, as well as the remarkable settlements such as Cahokia and Mesa Verde in North America, through the tragedies of contact between New and Old Worlds to the establishment of new nations like the United States of America. Examining themes such as trade, agriculture, politics, war, imperialism and culture along the way, the author reveals the fascinating threads that connected a diverse array of peoples and nations. Impressive monuments and architectural wonders join an array of sources in helping us understand the past of this most fascinating place. Duration - 8h 2m. Author - Anthony McFarlane. Narrator - Mack Gordon. Published Date - Thursday, 30 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Arcturus Holdings Limited ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Chapter 1: Before Columbus
Duration:00:54:07
Chapter 2: America Discovered
Duration:00:49:40
Chapter 3: The Americas Transformed
Duration:01:17:26
Chapter 4: Wars and Revolutions
Duration:00:52:43
Chapter 5: The Challenge of Independence
Duration:00:42:53
Chapter 6: Divergence
Duration:00:43:18
Chapter 7: The Americas in the Age of Global Crisis
Duration:00:38:38
Chapter 8: The Americas During the Cold War
Duration:00:43:37
Chapter 9: The US and Latin America in the Age of Globalization
Duration:00:38:29
Chapter 10: Contemporary Challenges in the Americas
Duration:00:41:20
Closing Credits
Duration:00:00:23