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“This is by far the most comprehensive and invaluable podcast on American history I have come across. I am forever grateful for access to Mr. Blight’s master class and have no doubt I will return to it time and time again.
Absolutely stunning level of in depth level research available at zero cost!”
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United States of America ·
11/30/23
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“Captivating. I binge-listened to this.”
yttap via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/23
“David Blight is one of our finest historians. If you’re interested in the antebellum period, the coming of the Civil War, and Reconstruction, this is for you. Also listen to Eric Diner’s lectures on Reconstruction.”
PJSSSSSSS via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/22
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“Timely as ever. Super lecture series. They are professionally produced & Prof Blight is a pleasure to listen to. And to Mr Filmore: Save the liberal academia shtick & stick w Fox & Bill for your ‘history’ since the ‘bias’ hurts your little head.”
Zendude2664 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/19/22
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“Blight’s command over the material is stunning. Highly recommend reading his book “Race and Reunion.””
BSAT96 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/21
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“David W. Blight details this complicated era of US history with a diversity of material and a breadth of knowledge and perspective.
Professor Blight left me eager to continue learning. I have purchased and begun reading David Blight’s books on the subject.
Thank you Yale for providing this...”Read full review »
LynchM20 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/21
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“As a Canadian with only cursory knowledge of this topic, I was spellbound. This is an excellent series that provides a powerful picture of a pivotal time in American history. I have started listening to it again as I’m sure I didn’t take it all in the first time. Thank you for making this...”Read full review »
JaTribe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/21
“Dr. Blight is a wonderful lecturer who discusses history in a way that is simultaneously thought provoking and informative. I truly look forward to listening to this and now want to read everything he’s written. It is also fun to hear references to current events in 2008 (when this was recorded)...”Read full review »
CorySC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/22/21
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“If you want to understand how effed up America is today, you need to understand how effed up it was 150 years ago first.
Professor Blight is one of the definitive authorities on the causes of the Civil War, the personalities and the politics. An expansive narrative series that every American out...”Read full review »
nailtree via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/23/20
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“Very thorough, eye-opening account of the events that resulted in the Civil War, the war period, and the ideals, resistance and collapse of efforts to build a new, equitable southern society after the war.”
polyester27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/07/20
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“Just a great historical review of the pre, during and post Civil War era. Must listen”
UNCPurdue via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/20
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“A spectacular account of the period immediately following the American Civil War. The lecturer makes it very interesting and his delivery is engaging and refreshing.”
disnotkool via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/20
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“Love that he sometimes addresses actual history but besides loving hearing himself talk he is nearly impossible to follow. He’s a victim of higher education that raises more questions than answers. I did learn something for that thanx!”
sloanerist via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/20
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“Fascinating. Often I'm just stunned as Professor Blight takes us to the mindsets of the 'actors' during this era. Thank you so very much for sharing these lectures.”Read full review »
huenew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/19
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“The Prof’s knowledge is encompassing.
AND, one of the best things about him is the tone of his voice. Perfect for a podcast.”
corry22a via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/21/19
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“I have listened to professor Bright’s lecture many times over the past few years and are quite simply incredible. His insight, thorough knowledge of the war and it’s aftermath is amazing. I have been at times been left in tears. Dr. Goes often into information beyond the scope of a normal history...”Read full review »
Junebugg64 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/18
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“Especially southerners.”
MustBTrouble via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/18
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“This is an excellent lecture series, and I am very grateful that Prof Blight and Yale offered it to the public. Thank you all. Prof Blight’s use of literature- the poetry, novels, letters- made the lectures especially rewarding.”
Thaddeus Stevens via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/18
“This podcast is a series of Civil War history lectures by a Yale professor. Highly engaging and fascinating. Covers quite a bit you haven't heard before and from a variety of perspectives.
Highly recommended.”
Squovis via ·
01/11/18
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“Makes history come alive in a way Ken Burns could only dream of. The best. Ever.”
awfielder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/25/17
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“David Blight’s introductory class to the Civil War and Reconstruction is simply stunning and beautiful. Prof. Blight manages to conjugate a high level of erudition and thoughts with humor, personal connexion and sheer pleasure to communicate hindsights and ideas. Prof Blight’s eloquence is...”Read full review »
komodo1177 via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
11/19/17
“If this is your first foray into the Civil War, welcome virgin!
Civil War scholars can often seem extreme in their tactfulness. The Great Professor Foner, while radical in thought, is as gentle as a Kindergarten teacher. (In the best way imaginable.) Dr. Foner has no rough edges.
Prof. Blight...”Read full review »
therealtamishow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/17
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“This captivating, compulsively listenable series will leave you stunned.”
ocajwm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/17
“I am an avid reader of Civil War history and I found a lot of new material presented by Prof. Blight. He is very knowledgable and informative. The only negative was his occasional personal political commentary, which detracts from an objective presentation otherwise. He also fails to inform the...”Read full review »
Milard Fillmore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/02/17
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“This is pretty great. A commuter like me or you take a Yale history class in 27 episodes. David Blight has a great voice and delivers lectures rich with detail. The Civil war is fertile ground for endless examination and this course will enhance your understanding of this epic American tragedy.”
murphgirl. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/16/17
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bs13 via ·
02/08/14
“The lectures are well organized and flow. You are transported 150 years back to the most important political and moral struggle of the US as a nation. ”
Jsanchelima via ·
01/21/14
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