--- product_id: 164482873 title: "The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians (Gift for History Buffs)" price: "¥5463" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/164482873-the-american-story-conversations-with-master-historians-gift-for-history store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians (Gift for History Buffs) **Price:** ¥5463 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians (Gift for History Buffs) - **How much does it cost?** ¥5463 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/164482873-the-american-story-conversations-with-master-historians-gift-for-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians (Gift for History Buffs) [Rubenstein, David M., Hayden, Carla] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians (Gift for History Buffs) Review: Masterful Interviews of some Master American Historians - This is a collection of Congressional Dialogue interviews conducted by David M. Rubenstein at the Library of Congress. The general standard of the interviews is quite high; it is a fine piece of historical work. This is so for several reasons: Rubenstein has selected the most knowledgeable subjects to interview; he carefully introduces each interview and provides the appropriate context; his questions are well thought out and evoke valuable responses from the interviewees; and everyone just seems comfortable and enthusiastic. Lately, Rubenstein has become a philanthropic megastar with substantial gifts to (among others) Monticello, the Jefferson Memorial restoration, as well as providing rare copies of the Magna Charta and the Federalist Papers to historical centers. He also is an extremely knowledgeable student of American history, well equipped to hold his own with interviewees of such stature. There are 16 interviews. Among the best are Jack Warren on Washington; Jon Meacham on Jefferson; Walter Isaacson on Franklin; Ron Chernow on Hamilton; A. Scott Berg on Lindbergh (full of surprises); Robert Caro on LBJ and Robert Moses; and an excellent H.W. Brands on Reagan. Chief Justice Roberts is also included in an interview about the Court. But really all are outstanding, because Rubinstein has selected carefully from those who have written extensively on the subject of their interview, and asked perceptive and informed questions. The remaining essays focus on John Adams (David McCullough); Founding Mothers (Cokie Roberts); Lincoln (Doris Kearns Goodwin); FDR (Jay Winik); Ike (Jean Edward Smith); JFK (Richard Reeves); Martin Luther King (Taylor Branch); and Richard Nixon (Bob Woodward). One of the strengths of the book, and a considerable one at that, is that even when an interviewee is discussing a familiar figure, out pop some interesting new facts or angles. The interviews on Hamilton, Ike, JFK, and King and Reagan especially manifest this and make for interesting reading. Like M&Ms, reading just a single interview is hard to do: the richness of the material just draws the reader in. So thanks again to David Rubenstein for another important historical contribution. Review: Fascinating, insightful, entertaining - Fascinating, insightful, entertaining conversations with the authors of some of the best books about American history that will inspire you to read more deeply on the subject. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #64,347 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #152 in Essays & Correspondence (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,813) | | Dimensions | 6.12 x 1.2 x 9.25 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 1982120258 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1982120252 | | Item Weight | 1.25 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 416 pages | | Publication date | October 29, 2019 | | Publisher | Simon & Schuster | ## Images ![The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians (Gift for History Buffs) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hDaayUA6L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Masterful Interviews of some Master American Historians *by R***K on December 24, 2019* This is a collection of Congressional Dialogue interviews conducted by David M. Rubenstein at the Library of Congress. The general standard of the interviews is quite high; it is a fine piece of historical work. This is so for several reasons: Rubenstein has selected the most knowledgeable subjects to interview; he carefully introduces each interview and provides the appropriate context; his questions are well thought out and evoke valuable responses from the interviewees; and everyone just seems comfortable and enthusiastic. Lately, Rubenstein has become a philanthropic megastar with substantial gifts to (among others) Monticello, the Jefferson Memorial restoration, as well as providing rare copies of the Magna Charta and the Federalist Papers to historical centers. He also is an extremely knowledgeable student of American history, well equipped to hold his own with interviewees of such stature. There are 16 interviews. Among the best are Jack Warren on Washington; Jon Meacham on Jefferson; Walter Isaacson on Franklin; Ron Chernow on Hamilton; A. Scott Berg on Lindbergh (full of surprises); Robert Caro on LBJ and Robert Moses; and an excellent H.W. Brands on Reagan. Chief Justice Roberts is also included in an interview about the Court. But really all are outstanding, because Rubinstein has selected carefully from those who have written extensively on the subject of their interview, and asked perceptive and informed questions. The remaining essays focus on John Adams (David McCullough); Founding Mothers (Cokie Roberts); Lincoln (Doris Kearns Goodwin); FDR (Jay Winik); Ike (Jean Edward Smith); JFK (Richard Reeves); Martin Luther King (Taylor Branch); and Richard Nixon (Bob Woodward). One of the strengths of the book, and a considerable one at that, is that even when an interviewee is discussing a familiar figure, out pop some interesting new facts or angles. The interviews on Hamilton, Ike, JFK, and King and Reagan especially manifest this and make for interesting reading. Like M&Ms, reading just a single interview is hard to do: the richness of the material just draws the reader in. So thanks again to David Rubenstein for another important historical contribution. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fascinating, insightful, entertaining *by M***K on June 1, 2025* Fascinating, insightful, entertaining conversations with the authors of some of the best books about American history that will inspire you to read more deeply on the subject. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended read. Alert: Rubenstein's political bias shows. *by S***L on October 20, 2020* David Rubenstein’s The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians is a fun, informative read. David uses his excellent contact list to interview renowned historians on 16 very important Americans. He uses an interview style, the read is breezy, you’ll learn something new about each person, and you’ll be yearning to learn more about famous people in US history. For instance, you’ll learn about the raw political power of LBJ that was wasted by JFK, JFK’s life-threating illness and drug use (Addison’s disease) and his ineffectiveness with his civil rights agenda, Charles Lindbergh’s amorous life and isolation from his children, Thomas Jefferson’s near bankruptcy and aversion to speeches (yet he was a master of the written word), Ronald Reagan’s conversion to conservatism, and so much more. Bias Alert: Rubenstein is unable to keep his political opinions out of the narrative. His disdain for Republicans and conservatives appears throughout. Who would have thought, says Rubenstein, that conservatives are angry people and Democrats are optimists. So for instance Rubenstein is barely able to credit any Reagan accomplishments. Overt political bias is the only flaw of the book. Still, I highly recommend the read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/164482873-the-american-story-conversations-with-master-historians-gift-for-history](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/164482873-the-american-story-conversations-with-master-historians-gift-for-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*