The American Yawp – Volume 2: A Massively Collaborative Open U.S. History Textbook
The American Yawp – Volume 2: Since 1877 Audiobook lets you catch your breath by moving the classroom into your headphones. Audileo has taken this amazing, collaborative project and transformed it into a professional audio experience that captures the high-stakes drama of modern America.
There is something different about hearing the roar of the twenties, the tension of the Cold War, and the complexities of the 21st century explained through a professional narration. It turns a dense study session into a compelling narrative you can actually follow while you’re commuting, working out, or finally giving your eyes a break from the glow of a laptop.
Access Volume 1 of the American Yawp here.
- Audiobook duration: 14 hrs
- Textbook Editors: Joseph L. Locke & Ben Wright
- Audiobook Publisher: Audileo
The American Yawp is a collaboratively built, open-source history textbook, and this audio version covers everything from the Industrial Revolution to the present day. Volume 2 dives deep into the social, political, and cultural shifts that defined the United States as a global power. From the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement to the rise of the internet, this resource helps you understand how the recent past created the world we’re navigating today.
This is an audio adaptation of the open-source American Yawp textbook. You can access the original digital text for free at americanyawp.com. We have made subtle editorial tweaks to ensure your listening experience remains fluid and engaging.
This is an audio adaptation of the textbook “The American Yawp – Volume 2: Since 1877”, originally published by Stanford University Press. Minor editorial changes were made to enhance the listening experience.
• Original Source Text: https://www.americanyawp.com/
• Underlying License: CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Listen to the full audiobook of The American Yawp – Volume 2 for free!
Chapter 16
Capital and Labor
Chapter 17
The West
Chapter 18
Life in Industrial America
Chapter 19
American Empire
Chapter 20
The Progressive Era
Chapter 21
World War I & Its Aftermath
Chapter 22
The New Era
Chapter 23
The Great Depression
Chapter 24
World War II
Chapter 25
The Cold War
Chapter 26
The Affluent Society
Chapter 27
The Sixties
Chapter 28
The Unraveling
Chapter 29
The Triumph of the Right
Chapter 30
The Recent Past
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about “The American Yawp“
Where can I read the text version of The American Yawp?
It’s entirely free and open-access at https://www.americanyawp.com/.
Does Volume 2 cover current events?
Yes, Volume 2 begins with the Reconstruction era’s aftermath and follows the American narrative through to the recent past, including the early 21st century.
Is the Audileo audiobook a word-for-word narration?
It is a faithful replica of the latest edition.