Erin Mitchell
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A Wicked War
- Polk, Clay, Lincoln and the 1846 U.S. Invasion of Mexico
- De: Amy S. Greenberg
- Narrado por: Caroline Shaffer
- Duración: 12 h y 46 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 244
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 224
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 225
A Wicked War presents the definitive history of the 1846 war between the United States and Mexico - a conflict that turned America into a continental power. Amy Greenberg describes the battles between American and Mexican armies, but also delineates the political battles between Democrats and Whigs - the former led by the ruthless Polk, the latter by the charismatic Henry Clay and a young representative from Illinois named Abraham Lincoln. Greenberg brilliantly recounts this key chapter in the creation of the United States authority and narrative flair.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Rubbish Historical Work, Lots of Fake Stuff
- De Jose en 04-28-17
- A Wicked War
- Polk, Clay, Lincoln and the 1846 U.S. Invasion of Mexico
- De: Amy S. Greenberg
- Narrado por: Caroline Shaffer
unnecessarily sarcastic
Revisado: 11-01-22
The manner in which the material is presented was off putting. More than once I contemplated returning the book, however, it was clearly we'll researched so I powered through. The reader puts it over the top with her impressions of southerners and foreigners. Anyone who buys a book like this is not ignorant of our nation's misteps and can do without the embellishments and rhetoric.
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Truman
- De: David McCullough
- Narrado por: Nelson Runger
- Duración: 54 h y 11 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 5,351
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 4,741
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 4,725
Hailed by critics as an American masterpiece, David McCullough's sweeping biography of Harry S. Truman captured the heart of the nation. The life and times of the 33rd president of the United States, Truman provides a deeply moving look at an extraordinary, singular American.
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5 out of 5 stars
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That Mousy Little Man From Missouri Revisited
- De Sara en 07-23-15
- Truman
- De: David McCullough
- Narrado por: Nelson Runger
interesting but poorly read
Revisado: 11-19-20
lots of starting and stopping. can hear what sounds like the reader drinking water at times. overall story interesting better to buy the actual book and read it.
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Talking to Strangers
- What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know
- De: Malcolm Gladwell
- Narrado por: Malcolm Gladwell
- Duración: 8 h y 42 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 71,255
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 61,711
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 61,346
How did Fidel Castro fool the CIA for a generation? Why did Neville Chamberlain think he could trust Adolf Hitler? Why are campus sexual assaults on the rise? Do television sitcoms teach us something about the way we relate to each other that isn't true? While tackling these questions, Malcolm Gladwell was not solely writing a book for the page. He was also producing for the ear. In the audiobook version of Talking to Strangers, you’ll hear the voices of people he interviewed - scientists, criminologists, military psychologists.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyable listen with some facts incorrect
- De Jim en 09-11-19
- Talking to Strangers
- What We Should Know About the People We Don't Know
- De: Malcolm Gladwell
- Narrado por: Malcolm Gladwell
not for me
Revisado: 09-14-19
never clearly articulated the title of the book. it just rambled on about how people's read on others is incorrect. the chapters or at least the book should have provided some pointed take aways vice music. the author did a good job with the read and kept my attention.
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The War of 1812
- A Forgotten Conflict, Bicentennial Edition
- De: Donald R Hickey
- Narrado por: Douglas R. Pratt
- Duración: 14 h y 59 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 163
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 150
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 150
This comprehensive and authoritative history of the War of 1812, thoroughly revised for the 200th anniversary of the historic conflict, is a myth-shattering study that will inform and entertain students, historians, and general listeners alike. Donald R. Hickey explores the military, diplomatic, and domestic history of our second war with Great Britain, bringing the study up to date with recent scholarship on all aspects of the war, from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The War of 1812 fascinating listening
- De Ira S. Saposnik en 05-28-17
- The War of 1812
- A Forgotten Conflict, Bicentennial Edition
- De: Donald R Hickey
- Narrado por: Douglas R. Pratt
Too detailed for an audio book
Revisado: 07-08-19
Cut out all the weights, measures and exchange rates and this would be a much better audio book. The reading also seemed rushed.
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The Fourth Turning
- An American Prophecy
- De: William Strauss, Neil Howe
- Narrado por: William Strauss, Tom Parks, Neil Howe
- Duración: 6 h y 1 m
- Versión resumida
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,470
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,674
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3,664
First comes a High, a period of confident expansion. Next comes an Awakening, a time of spiritual exploration and rebellion. Then comes an Unraveling, in which individualism triumphs over crumbling institutions. Last comes a Crisis—the Fourth Turning—when society passes through a great and perilous gate in history. William Strauss and Neil Howe will change the way you see the world—and your place in it. With blazing originality, The Fourth Turning illuminates the past, explains the present, and reimagines the future.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Authors take a "short" view of history
- De GiniO en 03-02-17
- The Fourth Turning
- An American Prophecy
- De: William Strauss, Neil Howe
- Narrado por: William Strauss, Tom Parks, Neil Howe
Very interesting. Very dry.
Revisado: 02-14-17
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Very interesting point of view backed with numerous examples.
What didn’t you like about William Strauss and Neil Howe ’s performance?
Delivery was extremely dry and monotone.
Any additional comments?
Recommend reading vice listening to this book. My low rating is based on the audio, not the content.
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