The American Future: A History, by Simon Schama Episode guide

  1. What is an American?

    Simon looks at the bitter conflict over immigration in America.

    First broadcast: 31 Oct 2008

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  2. American Fervour

    Simon explores how faith has shaped American political life.

    First broadcast: 24 Oct 2008

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  3. American War

    A look at how different the US attitude to war is from what outsiders assume it to be.

    First broadcast: 17 Oct 2008

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  4. American Plenty

    A look at America's waning belief in the infinite possibilities of its land and resources.

    First broadcast: 10 Oct 2008

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