A RESISTANCE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES by Tad Stoermer (Audiobook)(Nonfiction)

A RESISTANCE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES by Tad Stoermer (Audiobook)(Nonfiction)

Author: Tad Stoermer; Narrator: Tad Stoermer

Full Title: A Resistance History of the United States

Release Year: 2026

Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins

Genres: United States History, Social Science, Politics, Nonfiction, Activism & Social Justice, Political Science, Political Freedom
In "A Resistance History of the United States," public historian Tad Stoermer challenges conventional narratives, arguing that American history is defined more by the tension between resistance ideals and power realities than by Enlightenment principles. The book contends that the American Revolution, rather than securing universal liberty, merely opened the door to either freedom or oppression, primarily benefiting white men. Stoermer employs powerful storytelling to illuminate pivotal, often overlooked, resistance movements from Colonial times to the present. He covers a diverse range of events, including Bacon's Rebellion, the Salem Witch Trials, the Black Loyalists, and the Underground Railroad, showcasing how these movements opposed established powers. The narrative aims to dismantle historical mythologies, exposing curated nostalgia, moral evasions, and institutional silences that have historically protected abusive power. Ultimately, the book offers critical lessons from the past to help contemporary readers understand and effectively respond to modern injustices. It provides an insightful approach to understanding organized resistance movements, their confrontations with violence and authority, and their attempts to foster structural change for a better future in America.