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The Birth of the Modern: World Society 1815–1830
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LENGTH48 hrs and 49 mins
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RELEASE DATE08-13-12
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Publisher's Summary
This is an extraordinary chronicle of the fifteen years, 1815–1830, that laid the foundations of modern society. It is a history of people, ideas, politics, manners, morals, economics, art, science and technology, diplomacy, business and commerce, literature, and revolution.
From Wellington at Waterloo and Jackson at New Orleans to the surge of democratic power and reform, this tumultuous period saw the United States transform itself from an ex-colony into a formidable nation, Britain become the first industrial world power, Russia develop the fatal flaws that would engulf her in the twentieth century, and China and Japan set the stage for future development and catastrophe. Provocative, challenging, and listenable, this remarkable story is told through the lives and actions of its outstanding, curious, and ordinary people.
Paul Johnson is a historian whose work ranges over the millennia and the whole gamut of human activities. He regularly writes book reviews for several UK magazines and newspapers, such as the Literary Review and the Spectator, and he lectures around the world. He lives in London.
©1991 Paul Johnson (P)1991 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
What the Critics Say
“A colossal effort of energy and imagination.” (Hugh Thomas, author of Rivers of Gold)
“Fascinating…A savory social history, spiced with lively gossip…It is never dull. In many ways a tour de force.” (New York Times Book Review)
Amazing…Crowded with wonderful portraiture, heroic feats of intellect and imagination…Reads at times like one of the novels it describes so brilliantly.” (Wall Street Journal)
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"Much Ado about Nothing"
I had a hard time finishing this book - it just seemed to go on forever. Perhaps I was misled by the portrait of Andrew Jackson on the cover. There was very little about the US, instead there were extensive discussions of all the oddities of the British aristocracy and artistic community. Way too much information that I had no interest in, though I am sure there are some who would think otherwise.
The recording seemed a bit off, not pleasant to listen to.1 of 5 people found this review helpful