{"product_id":"history-matters-9781668098998","title":"History Matters","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this posthumous collection of thought-provoking essays--many never published before--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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHistory Matters\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003eHistory Matters\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eHistory Matters\u003c\/i\u003e is testament to McCullough's legacy as one of the great storytellers of this nation's history and of the lasting promise of American ideals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid McCullough (1933-2022) twice received the Pulitzer Prize, for \u003ci\u003eTruman \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eJohn Adams\u003c\/i\u003e, and twice received the National Book Award, for \u003ci\u003eThe Path Between the Seas\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMornings on Horseback\u003c\/i\u003e. His other acclaimed books include \u003ci\u003eThe Johnstown Flood\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eGreat Bridge\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBrave Companions\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e1776\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Greater Journey\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe American Spirit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wright Brothers\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Pioneers\u003c\/i\u003e. He was the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award. Visit DavidMcCullough.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDorie McCullough Lawson is David McCullough's daughter and worked with him for nearly three decades. She is the author of three previous books, including \u003ci\u003ePosterity: Letters of Great Americans to Their Children.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael Hill is an independent historical researcher who worked with David McCullough for over thirty years. He is also the author of three previous books, including a biography of Elihu Washburne. He served as a historical consultant for the HBO production of David McCullough's \u003ci\u003eJohn Adams.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51603368149266,"sku":"9781668098998","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_477f405e-4eda-4e8a-a5f8-3f03d320e497.jpg?v=1759832374","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/history-matters-9781668098998","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}