Arthur Schlesinger Jr. - A Life in the 20th Century

As one of the most prominent historians and general public intellectuals of the past century the late Arthur Schlesinger Jr. “lived through interesting times and had the good luck to know some interesting people.” These words, spoken by the man himself, are something of an understatement (check this wiki article for more info). In this audio recording he introduces the first volume of his personal memoirs, which are as much a chronicle of the century as they are a reflection on his own life. Covering the years up until 1950 he reflects on two world wars, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, the perseverance of democracy and offers more light-hearted and humorous observations about social trends of the era. Sadly he passed away before completing a second volume, though his sons did publish his journals from the same period. I’d highly recommend purchasing them along with the first volume of A Life in the 20^th Century. Anyway, enjoy the recording:

Arthur Schlesinger Jr. - A Life in the 20th Century