NEW WORLD, INC. The Making of America by England's Merchant Adventurers

Chris Kipiniak gives a clear, meticulous performance of this historical audiobook about the origins of modern America. The "Inc." in the title is apt--this is a history that contrasts with what many listeners may have learned. Conventional history posits that the New World was founded on a search for religious freedom; Butman and Targett's audiobook suggests that motivations were more transactional. While listeners may be familiar with some of the names and dates from school, what links the historical events here is the enterprising spirit that guided explorers to seek new opportunities. Kipiniak's narration, resembling a nimble series of academic lectures, invites listeners into the fascinating stories recounted here. S.P.C. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2018]