
America, 1908
The Making of a Modern Nation
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Narrated by:
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James Jenner
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Jim Rasenberger
Renowned historian Jim Rasenberger turns his keen eye on America at the dawn of the 20th century - a time when innovation seemed to know no bounds.
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Critic reviews
"Rasenberger renders 1908 as a series of snapshots, and his camera never blinks." ( Publishers Weekly)
I'm glad I heard the book because, historically, it's valuable. Rasenberger contends that 1908 was an unusually significantly year in U.S. history, and he proves it. During that year, the country boasted major developments in automobile availability and flight; it showed naval supremacy with the unprecedented Great White Fleet; there was a race riot in the home of Lincoln; one of the most popular presidents of all-time was in office; baseball made a leap toward becoming the national pastime. There was a whole lot going on.
Rasenberger may have exaggerated the significance of some events, which told me he felt the need to convince readers that 1908 was worth a full book. He also used some literary license, such as when he wrote that during his December 31 flight in France, Wilbur Wright undoubtedly thought about the year gone by. Why make an assumption like that?
The book is a fast listen, it effectively brings the reader back to a different era, and the content is interesting. Despite some shortcomings, it's worth listening to.
Quick and easy listen
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People should read/listen to things like this and not so much fiction. These books make you into a more rounded interesting person. I can talk a lot about meaningful things I picked up from such books. How does some murder mystery make me a better informed, more interesting person to know and talk to.
What would my dad have said?
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excellent audiobook
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Look for a better American History
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