The End of the Myth by Greg Grandin

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United States

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Delve into the sweeping history of the American frontier and its profound impact on the nation's identity with this insightful summary and analysis of Greg Grandin's The End of the Myth. Discover how to grasp the core insights in just 15 minutes. This audio distills the essential lessons from the original book, tracing the evolution of the frontier from a symbol of boundless opportunity and a "safety valve" for societal pressures, to its eventual closing and the rise of a new, more exclusionary symbol: the border wall. Explore how the myth of endless expansion shaped American politics, culture, and its complex relationship with race, violence, and capitalism. Understand how this driving force, from early colonial days through westward expansion and overseas interventions, consistently deflected internal conflicts outward, until those external frontiers ceased to exist. If you’ve read the book before, it’s a great way to reinforce what matters most. This version delivers all the practical takeaways you need to put into action right away, examining how the end of this expansionist myth has led to an inward turning of national anxieties and the rise of new political realities. Grasp the historical currents that connect America's past with its present, offering a compelling lens through which to understand the nation's current predicaments. Duration - 49m. Author - Legacy Audiobooks. Narrator - Digital Voice Roger E. Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Pendleton Row Publishing LLC ©.

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English