History Matters

A collection of thought-provoking essays on the importance of history -- many of which have never been published before -- by beloved historian David McCullough.

About the author

David McCullough twice received the Pulitzer Prize, for Truman and John Adams, and twice received the National Book Award, for The Path Between the Seas and Mornings on Horseback. His other acclaimed books are 1776, Brave Companions, The Johnstown Flood, The Great Bridge and The Greater Journey. He was the recipient of numerous honours and awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award. He died in August 2022, aged 89.Dorie McCullough Lawson is David McCullough’s daughter and worked with him for nearly three decades. She is the author of three previous books, including Posterity: Letters of Great Americans to Their Children.Michael 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 John Adams.

Product details

• Authors: David McCullough, David McCullough, David/ Lawson McCullough
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.09.2025
• EAN: 9781668098998
• ISBN: 978-1-66809-899-8
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Civics & Citizenship, HISTORY / United States / General, HISTORY / Essays, General & world history, United States of America, USA, General and world history, History of the Americas, Civil rights & citizenship, Civics and citizenship